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    Featured thinking

    Are you reframing the future of asset management or is it reframing you?

    Alex Birkin, Mike Lee, Natalie Deak Jaros, Jun Li, Elliott Shadforth 15 Jun 2021
    Reframe your future city circuit board
    At EY Financial Services, we share a single focus – to build a better financial services industry, one that is stronger, fairer and more sustainable.
    Now more than ever, as we plan for a post-COVID-19 world, financial services companies will need to harness the power of technology to transform their operations at scale and speed, to provide the products and services the customer of the future will demand.
    The strength of our EY teams lies in the power of our people and technology, and the possibilities that arise when they converge to reframe the future. With extensive knowledge in financial services transformation, we are driving innovation with risk and regulation insight. Helping companies become stronger and more sustainable.
    This is how our EY professionals are helping to build long-term value for our financial services clients. It’s how we play our part in building a better working world.

    Technology enabled business transformation

    How intelligent automation can empower employees to drive greater value
    How intelligent automation can empower employees to drive greater value

    A banking client wanted to automate some of their business processes: EY provided a route to a much more comprehensive vision of automation.

    15 Jul 2021 Patrice Latinne

    How wealth managers transform service models efficiently
    How wealth managers transform service models efficiently

    EY helped a global wealth manager create innovative services and initiate a digital transformation to support its client-first ambition.

    2 Jul 2021 Thierry Groues

    How banks can maximize long-term value by minimizing third-party risk
    How banks can maximize long-term value by minimizing third-party risk

    Working with third parties is necessary but brings risk. EY helped a bank develop a centralized approach to their third-party risk management.

    8 Jul 2021 Andrea Romani

    How can technology improve trust in financial services?

    Transforming financial services through the power of people and technology.

    On the agenda (7)

    Brexit in Financial Services

    Featured: How to prepare for Brexit in 2021
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    COVID-19 in Financial Services

    Featured: COVID-19 pandemic: How banks can increase resilience against financial crime
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    EY Nexus: a digital platform for financial services

    Featured: How to accelerate FI transformation in the post-pandemic world
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    IBOR

    Featured: How IBOR can act as an opportunity to accelerate the business agenda
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    Intelligent automation in financial services

    Featured: Four ways organizations can prepare for a digital future
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    Sustainability in Financial Services

    Featured: How can compliance make a bolder commitment to sustainable finance?
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    Technology leaders’ agenda

    Featured: How a digital foundation is setting the edge for new market leaders
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    EY Alliances in Financial Services

    Unlock new value in the Transformative Age with EY alliance and ecosystem relationships.

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    How EY can help

    Managed Services

    In Financial Services

    EY Managed Services revolutionizes non-core but board-critical activities with easy-to-integrate solutions. With a combination of people- and asset-based outsourcing for tax, legal, risk and compliance, finance and beyond, we help financial services companies transform and build long-term value.

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    Service leader

    Stuart Lang
    Stuart Lang

    EY EMEIA Financial Services Managed Services Leader

    Legal Managed Services

    In Financial Services

    Financial services' in-house legal functions are under pressure to do more with less – and our Legal Managed Services can help you meet this challenge. We combine process skills, technology and a lower-price point for high-quality legal services.

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    Cloud

    In Financial Services

    EY teams help financial services organizations realize value from cloud investments.

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    Cybersecurity

    In Financial Services

    Our global financial services team can help you transform your cybersecurity capabilities.

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    Digital enterprise transformation

    In Banking and capital markets

    Unlock the advantages of the digital era to harness innovation, drive operational efficiencies and grow your business.

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    Digital transformation

    In Insurance

    We collaborate with insurers on technology transformation programs and the deployment of digital tools. From concept to implementation, we work with you to develop strategies that optimize performance, drive efficiency and enhance quality.

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    Technology-enabled transformation

    In Wealth and asset management

    We help you effectively harness the power of technology to simplify, rationalize and centralize your firm’s operations, clearing the way to improve efficiency and extend product capabilities to attract new investments.

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    EY Nexus for Banking

    In Banking and capital markets

    EY Nexus for banking harnesses the power of people, ideas and technology to help our financial services clients realize new opportunities, transform operations quickly and at scale, and provide digital-first solutions.

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    Cost transformation

    In Banking and capital markets

    Banks that redefine their cost base and rethink operating models are best positioned to strengthen profitability for the long term. From strategy to implementation, EY can help deliver enterprise-wide and business-unit-specific cost transformation programs for banks.

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    Payment services

    In Banking and capital markets

    The global payments industry is undergoing major change and transformation, driven by changing customer demands. Our global network and proven expertise can help you manage the disruption along the entire value chain within cards, payments, digital commerce and digital convergence.

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    Strategic cost transformation

    In Wealth and asset management

    Wealth and asset managers need to transform costs to navigate the industry inflection point and challenging operating margins. From strategy to implementation, we can help transform strategic, structural and tactical costs while sustaining cost management practices across the entire value chain.

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    Corporate, Commercial and SME Banking services

    In Banking and capital markets

    Rapid technology advances are reshaping the entire banking ecosystem, and Corporate, Commercial and SME (CCSB) banking sectors are not immune. EY is helping banks shift their focus back to growth, placing an increased emphasis on client experience, new technology and operational efficiency.

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    IFRS 17 implementation

    In Insurance

    IFRS 17 is the biggest insurance accounting change in decades. Our skilled team understands both the business and technical issues around IFRS 17 and can work with you to achieve compliance that’s aligned with your finance transformation programs.

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    EY Nexus for Insurance

    EY Nexus is a cloud-native platform offering access to the most advanced technologies in insurance. With EY Nexus, insurers can launch new products, new business models and even entirely new brands in 12 months or less.

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    Mandatory Disclosure Regime (MDR)

    EY teams can help taxpayers and intermediaries identify and manage their obligations under the MDR.

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    Explore Global Financial Services

    Featured
    How can compliance make a bolder commitment to sustainable finance?

    Featured press releases

    Alliances

    EY announces alliance with Fadata to help improve business performance for insurance companies
    EY announces alliance with Fadata to help improve business performance for insurance companies

    LONDON, 13 JULY 2021. EY today announces an alliance between Fadata, a leading software provider that focuses on core insurance operational platforms, and Ernst & Young LLP (EY UK), to help insurance companies drive improved business performance through technology transformation delivering an end-to-end digital experience.

    13 Jul 2021 London GB Joanna Hardy

    Financial Services EMEIA

    Omar Ali appointed as EY’s EMEIA Financial Services Leader
    Omar Ali appointed as EY’s EMEIA Financial Services Leader

    LONDON, 1 JULY 2021: EY has appointed Omar Ali as its new Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) Financial Services Leader, effective 1 July, 2021.

    1 Jul 2021 London GB John Ward

    Alex Birkin appointed as Managing Partner, EY EMEIA Financial Services Consulting Leader

    LONDON, 1 JULY 2021: EY has appointed Alex Birkin as its new Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) Financial Services Consulting Leader and Managing Partner, effective 1 July, 2021.

    1 Jul 2021

    EY announces 830 new partner promotions worldwide

    LONDON, 30 June 2021. The EY organization announces that 830 people have been promoted to partner across the globe, the largest ever cohort of new partners.

    30 Jun 2021

    EY announces industry cloud innovations to help organizations accelerate business transformation

    LONDON, 3 JUNE 2021. EY today announced a collaboration with SAP on the innovation of industry cloud solutions, including insurance, banking, life sciences and energy and resources, to help drive clients’ digital transformation. Insurance will be the first available to clients in late June 2021.

    3 Jun 2021

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    • Explore our EMEIA locations

      • Austria

        Working across Austria and Central and South Eastern Europe (CSE), we offer a full range of services to Austrian Banking, Asset Management and Insurance organizations, with a strong focus on Assurance and Advisory services. We have experience in all VAT-related issues, as well as offering advice on CIT.

        Our local market strength is complemented by the global EY network, allowing us to create diverse, international teams that can help clients stay ahead of market changes.

        Location: Vienna

        Managing Partner: Gunther Reimoser
        Website: (AT)

      • Belgium

        Our talented people provide an outstanding service across our four main areas of business: Assurance, Tax, Advisory and Transaction Advisory Services. Working with our clients, we focus on providing the knowledge, tools and technology our clients need to grow.

        Our local market strength is complemented by the global EY network, allowing us to create diverse, international teams that can help clients stay ahead of market changes.

        Locations: Brussels

        Managing Partner: Benoit Gerard
        Website: (EN)

      • Channel Islands

        Our locations: St. Peter Port, St. Helier

        Managing Partner: Andrew Dann

        Website: (EN)

      • Denmark

        Our clients have access to over 350 dedicated financial services professionals across the Nordics, including Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm.

        Our locations: Aabenraa, Aalborg, Aarhus, Esbjerg, Faaborg, Copenhagen, Haderslev, Herning, Horsens, Kolding, Nyborg, Odense, Ringkøbing, Sønderborg, Svenborg, Vejle

        Managing Partner: Sven Tarnvik

        Website: (EN)

      • Finland

        Our clients have access to over 350 dedicated financial services professionals across the Nordics, including Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm.

        Our locations: Helsinki

        Managing Partner: Sven Tarnvik

        Website: (EN)

      • France

        With more than 800 professionals across six offices, our clients have access to the largest multi-disciplinary team dedicated to the financial sector in France. Our team includes auditors, actuaries and experienced in risk management, regulatory change, tax and legal, and compliance.

        Our local market strength is complemented by the global EY network, allowing us to create diverse, international teams that can help clients stay ahead of market changes.

        Our locations: Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes, Nice, Paris, Toulouse

        Managing Partner: Radwan Hoteit

        Website: (FR)

      • Germany

        We have more than 1,200 people across our 10 offices dedicated to financial services. We work with many of the world's top financial services companies, liaising closely with the financial supervisory authorities, Deutsche Bundesbank and European Central Bank Auditors.

        Our local market strength is complemented by the global EY network, allowing us to create diverse, international teams that can help clients stay ahead of market changes.

        Our locations: Berlin, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Eschborn/Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Munich, Nuremberg, Saarbruecken, Stuttgart

        Managing Partner: Thomas Griess

        Website: (DE)

      • Gibraltar

        Our locations: Gibraltar

        Managing Partner: Angelique Linares

        Website: (EN)

      • Ireland

        Our team of more than 400 professionals is focused on providing outstanding service across our main areas of business: Assurance, Tax, Advisory and Transactions Advisory.
        Working closely with our clients in Asset Management, Banking & Capital Markets and Insurance, we provide the seasoned knowledge, tools and technology needed to make informed decisions, meet regulatory requirements and grow sustainably.

        Our locations: Dublin

        Managing Partner: Eoin MacManus

        Website: (EN)

      • Italy

        With 850 people across 10 offices, including Bologna, Brescia, Florence, Genoa, Milan, Rome, Turin, Trieste, Treviso and Verona, we provide knowledge to the local market, as well as being connected with the EY global network.

        Our locations: Bologna, Brescia, Florence, Genoa, Milan, Rome, Turin, Trieste, Treviso, Verona

        Managing Partner: Stefano Battista

        Website: (EN)

      • Luxembourg

        Our team of talented individuals offers outstanding service in our local market. We're also connected to the EY global network, allowing us to create diverse, international teams that can help clients stay ahead of market changes.

        We also have extensive experience working with many of the world's top financial services companies and are proud that our work with them has been recognized through industry awards.

        Our locations: Kirchberg

        Managing Partner: Olivier Coekelbergs

        Website: (EN)

      • Netherlands

        In the Netherlands, we take pride in our market-leading position and reputation for offering outstanding services. We provide the knowledge, training, tools and technology clients need to make informed decisions, meet regulatory requirements and grow sustainably.

        Our locations: Amsterdam, The Hague

        Managing Partner: André ten Damme

        Website: (NL)

      • Norway

        Our clients have access to over 350 dedicated financial services professionals across the Nordics, including Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm.

        Locations: Oslo

        Managing Partner: Sven Tarnvik

        Website: (EN)

      • Portugal

        Our team of talented professionals offer outstanding service in our local market. This is complemented by the global EY network, allowing us to create diverse, international teams that can help clients stay ahead of market changes.

        We also provide the seasoned knowledge, training, tools and technology our clients need to make informed decisions and grow sustainably.

        Our locations: Lisbon, Porto

        Managing Partner: Ana Salcedas

        Website: (PT)

      • Spain

        Our teams are dedicated to helping financial services clients, offering outstanding service in our local market. This is complemented by the global EY network, allowing us to create diverse, international teams that can help clients stay ahead of market changes such as emerging risk and new regulatory challenges.

        Our focus is on delivering outstanding service in our four main areas of business: Assurance, Tax, Advisory and Transaction Advisory Services.

        Our locations: Barcelona, Madrid

        Managing Partner: Francisco Velasco

        Website: (ES)

      • Sweden

        Our clients have access to over 350 dedicated financial services professionals across the Nordics, including Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm.

        Our locations: Stockholm

        Managing Partner: Sven Tarnvik

        Website: (EN)

      • Switzerland

        With more than 700 talented people across six locations dedicated to financial services clients, we offer outstanding service in our local market. This is complemented by the global EY network, allowing us to create diverse, international teams that can help clients stay ahead of market changes.

        We also have considerable experience of working with many of the world's top financial services companies and liaising closely with regulators, industry associations and the financial supervisory authorities.

        Our locations: Basel, Berne, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Zurich

        Managing Partner: Bruno Patusi

        Website: (EN)

      • United Kingdom

        We have more than 4,000 talented individuals working on financial services, all with experience of local markets and an understanding of emerging global trends - which is essential, given the UK's standing as a global financial services hub.

        The City of London is a center for banking, insurance and the wealth and asset management sectors. We also understand the critical importance of our national markets that are centers of professionals in their own right - Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff and Bristol.

        Every day, through our four main areas of business - Assurance, Tax, Advisory and Transaction Advisory services - we provide clients with the insights and solutions they need to improve performance and transform their businesses.

        Our locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle.

        Managing Partner: Anna Antony

        Website: (EN)

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