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Insights — Research Papers

Published thinking, not marketing collateral.

Ten research papers from our senior partners and principals, covering the questions we're asked most often by clients across banking, insurance, asset management, and payments.

Research Paper

The Future of Core Banking

Sarah Chen

42 pages — PDF availableRead →
Research Paper

Basel Endgame: Implementation Choices for Mid-Tier Banks

Margaret Osei

38 pages — PDF availableRead →
Research Paper

AI Governance in Financial Services

Ravi Sharma

34 pages — PDF availableRead →
Research Paper

The Economics of Branch Networks in 2026

James Whitcombe

28 pagesRead →
Research Paper

Consolidation in UK Asset Management

Elena Marchetti

31 pages — PDF availableRead →
Research Paper

Payments Modernisation and Real-Time Settlement

Michael Reyes

29 pagesRead →
Research Paper

Wealth Management in the Advice Gap Era

Charlotte Hargreaves

26 pagesRead →
Research Paper

Solvency UK: What Actually Changes

Adaeze Okonkwo

33 pagesRead →
Research Paper

Operational Resilience: Beyond the Compliance Checklist

Nina Kapoor

30 pages — PDF availableRead →
Research Paper

The Talent Model for Transformed Institutions

Thomas Kessler

24 pagesRead →