US firm will give back $14mn in profits after agreement with Department of Justice
Companies in need of guidance create new opportunities for consultancy industry
CEO projects share of sales will double as companies integrate technology into operations
Senators assail consultants for helping Riyadh use ‘soft power’ to build influence in the US
Senator says consultancies have not complied with subpoena seeking details of their work for the kingdom
Also in this week’s newsletter, BCG predicts decline in UK goods trade with EU and US
Also in this week’s newsletter: a deep dive into UK trade performance
McKinsey and BCG among those holding pay at last year’s levels as growth slows
Germany’s central bankers up in arms over Boston Consulting Group’s recommended efficiency drive
Bain, BCG and McKinsey push back start dates for new recruits to as late as 2025
Examples of innovative services and advice developed by legal teams in Asia-Pacific
Fast-paced changes have pushed businesses’ legal departments to speed up on sharing expertise and allocating resources
Trio delivers one of the biggest salary increases for new MBA hires in more than two decades
Children of managing directors and partners hosted in London for week-long programme
Meme-stock company ‘refused to pay significant amounts’ for help on transformation, complaint says
Criticism marks rare outburst as other professional services firms avoid condemning Moscow’s actions
Chief wants company to win more climate-related work as competition in sector increases
The boss of the advisory group stepped up efforts to tackle climate change after urgent demands from colleagues
US company will host trips for prospective hires in cities accessible by train, ending tours of Lisbon and Florence
Positive post-pandemic outlooks mix with sustainable, socially conscious messaging as industry leaders look ahead
Budget of £438m for ‘professional services’ comes as programme faces questions over its effectiveness
Jewellers, auction houses and property agents report a brisk business in rare gems, autographed trainers and $19m Hamptons homes during Covid-19
Americans are addicted to advisers but other countries seem to manage fine
GE and Siemens lose market share in battle with Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems
Historic insurance market faces challenge from overseas rivals and digital disrupters
