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Featured Thinking

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.

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How to navigate the US$18t wealth management challenge

Wealth managers must shift the narrative to ride the breaking inheritance wave – and avoid running aground. Learn more.

Olaf Toepfer + 1

Five priorities for winning with GenAI in wealth and asset management

Wealth and asset managers have the opportunity to reimagine their business models and transform their operations with GenAI.

Mike Lee + 2

Digital and tech transformation

Cosa fare nel 2022

Il tuo piano d'azione per la trasformazione del business per rendere il 2022 l'anno che riformula il futuro della tua organizzazione. Scopri di più.

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Sustainability

Why should financial institutions be on a mission to reduce emissions?

Accelerating decarbonization is urgent. Learn why private sector institutions must play a key role in addressing the current shortfalls in climate finance.

Gill Lofts + 3

How data can support financial services when assessing nature impact

How can financial institutions start assessing their exposure to nature when market data is still evolving? Read more.

Gill Lofts + 1

Cross-sector

How financial services can mobilize capital to deliver net zero

Learn how financial services firms can mobilize the capital flows needed to deliver net zero.

Banking & Capital Markets

Insurance

Nine customer types defining the next wave of insurance

Shifting consumer needs are an invitation for insurers to innovate in pursuit of growth and to stay ahead of new competitive threats. Read more.

Chris Raimondo

How insurance CFOs can embed ESG into finance and the wider business

The sustainable finance for insurance CFOs publication outlines the key ESG considerations for the finance function and its broader role beyond reporting.

James Tufts

Ecosystems in insurance: what winners do differently

Insurance Ecosystems: Learn how to leverage InsurTech partnerships and data-driven tech for growth, customer loyalty, and operational excellence in insurance.

Chris Payne

Wealth & Asset Management

How to navigate the US$18t wealth management challenge

Wealth managers must shift the narrative to ride the breaking inheritance wave – and avoid running aground. Learn more.

Olaf Toepfer + 1

Five priorities for winning with GenAI in wealth and asset management

Wealth and asset managers have the opportunity to reimagine their business models and transform their operations with GenAI.

Mike Lee + 2

Discover what COP28 means for financial services

COP28 closed with a landmark agreement — reducing fossil fuels and scaling up renewable energy sources. Explore the implications for the financial services sector, which will play a crucial role in delivering the finance required for the transition.

Key takeaways (pdf)

Roundup after Finance Day (pdf)

Case studies

Transforming a private bank for customer centricity and innovation

EY teams helped a leading private bank blend a high-touch and high-tech visionary approach. Learn more in this case study.

Mike Lee + 2

How an established insurance company became digital-first

UK insurer Hastings DIRECT wanted to rewrite the rules of its category by offering a seamless digital customer experience. Learn more about this case study.

David Reid + 2

Transforming financial services

EY Nexus is a business transformation platform optimized for financial services. It accelerates innovation, unlocks value in ecosystems and powers frictionless customer experiences.

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Sustainability in financial services

A sustainable world needs sustainable finance. We are helping to build a better financial services industry – one that is stronger, fairer and more sustainable by helping organizations to create value, accelerate the transition, and make a measurable difference.

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Sustainability in Financial Services

Featured: Why should financial institutions be on a mission to reduce emissions?

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Technology leaders’ agenda

Technology leaders’ agenda

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Sustainable Finance

EY sustainable finance teams helps financial services companies define sustainability goals that create value and make a measurable difference. Learn more.

Service Leader

Gill Lofts
EY Global Financial Services Sustainable Finance Leader

EY Nexus for Banking

A transformative solution that accelerates innovation, unlocks value in your ecosystem, and powers frictionless business. Learn more.
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EY Nexus for Insurance

A transformative solution that helps insurers launch innovative new products, brands and marketplaces at speed. Learn more.
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EY Nexus for Wealth and Asset Management

A platform to help wealth and asset managers harness data and technology to generate client- centric advice. Learn more.
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IFRS 17 implementation

IFRS 17 heralds significant transformation in insurance accounting practices. EY can help you navigate this journey at every stage. Learn more.
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Legal Managed Services in Financial Services

Our Legal Managed Services team can help you modernize and transform legal functions in financial services, enabling lower costs and risk. Learn more.
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Mandatory Disclosure Regime (MDR)

DAC 6: EU mandatory disclosure rules require of cross-border arrangements for taxpayers and intermediaries.
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Cloud services

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

Our payments professionals can help your business enhance innovation, drive growth and improve performance. Find out more.
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Corporate, commercial and SME banking services

Our Corporate, Commercial and SME (CCSB) Banking services team can help your business navigate through rising market expectation. Learn more.
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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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Strategic cost transformation

Our strategic cost transformation team can help wealth and asset managers transform costs while sustaining cost management practices across the value chain.
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Featured press releases

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82% of European financial services boardrooms include directors with political experience

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Our leaders

Omar Ali

EY Global Financial Services Leader

Passionate about building a better financial services industry with EY people and clients. Champion for DE&I and for helping people reach their potential. Board Chair, Advisor and Non-Executive Director.

London, United Kingdom

Martina Keane

EY UK & Ireland Financial Services Leader

Passionate about driving innovation in financial services. Leads with people focus and client centricity. Mother of two children and two Labradors. Sports fan.

Dublin, Ireland

Hanne Kaerhoeg

EY EMEIA Financial Services Markets Leader

Focused on building and delivering client transformation for financial services businesses. Keen advocate for DE&I and the role of women in technology. Mother of three. Loves running and hiking.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Anne-Marie Balfe

EY EMEIA Financial Services Talent Leader

Talent strategist. Business transformation enthusiast. Committed to development. Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Mom who loves running.

London, United Kingdom

Alex Birkin

EY Global Financial Services Consulting Leader and Managing Partner

Focused on supporting global financial services organization. Helping create long-term value for all stakeholders. Passionate about the outdoors, sports and cars. Proud husband and father of three.

London, United Kingdom

Benoit Gerard

EY-Parthenon EMEIA Financial Services Strategy and Transactions Leader

Impact-driven strategic thinker with a technical edge. Passionate about financial services. Father of three daughters.

Diegem, Belgium

Hermin Hologan

EY Europe West Wealth & Asset Management Leader

Wealth and asset management advisor. Father. Keen golfer.

Tara Kengla

EY EMEIA Financial Services Public Policy Leader

Partner in UK CFO Consulting Services. Global experience in Banking. Active on diversity iniatives at EY and in the business community in London.

London, United Kingdom

Loubna Lemaire

EY Global and Europe West Financial Services Tax and Law Leader

Tax lawyer. Advocate for diversity, equity and inclusiveness. Optimistic leader. Change driver. Mother of two boys. Travel and culture enthusiast.

Philip Vermeulen

EY Europe West Financial Services Insurance Leader

Transformation leader and client relationship partner. Passionate about helping insurance clients fulfill their potential. Average runner, better cook. Proud husband and father of twin boys.

Zurich, Switzerland

Bharat Mathur

EY EMEIA Financial Services (FS) Strategic Alliances Leader; EY Global FS Microsoft Alliance Executive Sponsor; UK FS Payments Leader

Leader focused on driving value for clients by embedding disruptive technology into their businesses. Bharat is married to Smita and likes to unwind with family or on the tennis court.

London, United Kingdom

Nigel Moden

EY Global Banking and Capital Markets Leader

Passionate believer in the banking industry as a force for good. Leading advocate for the talent agenda in EY. Builder of diverse teams. Avid cricketer.

London, United Kingdom

Paul Noonan

EY EMEIA Financial Services Region Finance Leader

Finance leader and business advisor, driving better insights through analytics to facilitate better decisions. Husband. Father. Fitness enthusiast, golfer and rugby fan.

London, United Kingdom

Claus-Peter Wagner

EY Global and Europe West Financial Services Assurance Managing Partner

Strengthens trust in financial markets. Delivers high quality audits. Develops future talent.

Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), Germany

Anna Anthony

EY UK&I Regional Managing Partner

Proud to lead the EY UK & Ireland business of more than 20,000 people. Keen wildlife photographer.

London, United Kingdom

Stefano Battista

EY Europe West Financial Services Leader; EY Italy Deputy Leader

Transformational leader. Growth-oriented. Inspirer and motivator. Husband and father.

Olivier Coekelbergs

EY Europe West Financial Services Managed Services Leader

Passionate about Private Equity and mentoring talents. Loves fishing.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Ralf Eckert

EY Germany Managing Partner, Financial Services

Passionate about digital and talent transformation. Advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Father to three children. Golf enthusiast.

Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), Germany

Xavier Freynet

EY France Managing Partner, Financial Services

Focused on helping clients through innovation, transformation and long-term collaboration. Family. Rugby.

Paris La Défense, France

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Multidisciplinary professional services organization

Yannick Grécourt

EY Belgium Managing Partner, Financial Services

Innovative leader. Passionate about understanding clients. Curious about new technology. Energized by team success. Married sailor with two daughters.

Diegem, Belgium

Bruno Patusi

EY Europe West Financial Services Deputy Leader; EY Switzerland Financial Services Managing Partner

Passionate business leader. Trusted auditor and advisor to the financial services industry.

Zurich, Switzerland

Colin Ryan

EY Ireland Financial Services Leader

Passionate about effective teaming and finding novel approaches to complex problems. Known for building high performing teams and a commitment to long-term outcomes for EY clients.

Dublin, Ireland

Ana Salcedas

EY Portugal Financial Services Managing Partner, Ernst & Young, SROC

Responsible for building the Financial Services team in Portugal and Angola. Mother of two girls. Passionate about travelling and interacting with new people and cultures.

Lisbon, Portugal

Dan Saunders

EY Channel Islands Managing Partner, Financial Services

Leads audits and services to Jersey, Guernsey and international clients. Passionate about helping people achieve their potential. Enjoys traveling. Husband and father of two.

St. Helier, Jersey

Sven Tärnvik

EY Nordics Financial Services Managing Partner

Passionate about financial services and consulting. A “family man” with wife Tina and three children, living at Lidingö just outside Stockholm. Loves music. Pretty good cook and disastrous golfer.

Stockholm, Sweden

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: Yannick Grecourt
Website: (EN)

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)

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: Xavier Freynet

Website: (FR)

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: Ralf Eckert

Website: (DE)

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: Colin Ryan

Website: (EN)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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: Pedro Pérez Iruela

Website: (ES)

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)

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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