The Question They Can't Ask
Large consultancies bring many things to a technology engagement in capital markets. They bring methodology. They bring headcount. They bring structured delivery frameworks that ...
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Your Spreadsheet Is a Diagnostic, Not a Problem
When technology leaders in capital markets discover a critical workflow running in Excel, the instinct is usually to eliminate it. The ...
The Programme That Was Going to Fix Everything
Every firm has one. Sometimes they have several.
Discovery Is the Work
There's a persistent belief in technology delivery that the real work begins when the build begins. Discovery… the phase where you observe, ...
Nobody Wins the Blame Loop
There's a conversation I've had in almost every capital markets firm I've worked with. It sounds roughly like this.
Overbuilt, Underperforming: Why More Technology Is Making the Problem Worse
Capital markets has an infrastructure problem. Just not the one most people assume.
The $580,000 Lie: Why "Just Hook Up the API" Never Works in Financial Services
I've watched a trading desk grow a "temporary" Excel workflow into a systemic risk.
Innovation Engineering Requires Organisational Inversion
Innovation engineering fails in most organisations because they add systematic processes to existing structures without changing the ...
The Impact of UX on Business Outcomes in Investment Banking
In the fast-paced and highly competitive world of investment banking, user experience (UX) is no longer a nice-to-have; it's a critical ...
The Human Side of Risk Management: Enhancing Portfolio Decisions Through UX
Risk management sits at the heart of the financial industry, guiding professionals as they assess, predict, and mitigate potential threats ...