To succeed in a rapidly evolving environment, Venture Capital firms must focus on building a reputation as a market leader,…
Market Update Sept 24 – Prisons, pylons, and hopefully some hope?
I never thought I’d write a newsletter with that title, but in the last few years we seem to have…
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The Talent Ingredients of Building and Managing a High-Performing Venture Capital Firm
Central to a Venture Capital firm’s effectiveness is the talent within the firm itself. Indeed, the people within a VC…
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Go on the B of the Bang – Market Update Aug 24
On the Olympics, an improving market, and the importance of onboarding & integration.…
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Strategic planning and forecasting in challenging economic times
In challenging economic times, the role of the CFO is more crucial than ever. CFOs in private companies and SMEs…
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Investment Operations Leaders, where now?
Product innovation, client retention and acquisition, operational efficiency, and data are key themes in Asset Management at the moment. Some…
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Say it quietly, but Asset Management may be turning a corner
There has no doubt been huge amounts of work taking place behind the scenes at many asset managers, which should…
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The UK is THE place in Europe for VC investment
We’ve worked with the VC community since our inception in 2010 and hiring demand has always been constant, but 2023…
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How can Financial Services leaders build a resilient workforce?
The financial services industry is no stranger to change, but the current environment demands a unique approach to workforce management.…
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Jiggling and Differentiation – all very 2024? Market Update June 24
If I worked in HR or Talent, my advice would be that where possible select people with the right values…
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Motivating Front Office teams in a challenging market
Fram, a leading financial services recruitment firm, has collaborated with wealth managers, venture capital firms, and asset managers for many…
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It’s no longer ‘better the devil you know’ – Market Update May 24
It may not feel like UK financial services is in a purple patch, but the UK continues to be Europe’s…