When strategy is sound but results disappoint, is the market really to blame? Simon Roderick explores how leaders can assess…
Why Is Hiring in Asset Management So Difficult?
At first glance, the asset management recruitment market appears relatively subdued. It would be reasonable to assume that this creates…
Simon Roderick
In a Subdued Market, What Hiring Is Still Happening? Market Update – Aug 26
Financial services hiring remains subdued, but it hasn’t stopped. MD Simon Roderick looks at where financial services firms are still…
Simon Roderick
What Specialist Lending Will Look Like Over the Next Five Years
Specialist lending has proved remarkably resilient over recent years. The next five years are unlikely to be defined by one…
Simon Roderick
Five Hiring Trends Shaping Wealth Management in 2027
Wealth management has always evolved alongside changes in markets, regulation and client expectations. The next few years are likely to…
Simon Roderick
Leadership When Nobody Has the Answers – Market Update – July 26
In his latest market update, MD Simon Roderick is excited to announce our new Manchester office, and shares what he…
Simon Roderick
When your ducks aren’t in a row – Market Update June 26
The latest financial services market update from our MD Simon Roderick, covering the hiring market, ‘job hugging’, and the skills…
Simon Roderick
Q2 Market Update – Fram’s Sales & Marketing practice
The overall picture is one that still calls for cautious optimism. The challenges are ongoing, but so too are the…
Chloe Tillman
The judgement gap – Market Update April 26
Over the past few years, financial services has not just moved through a cycle. It has been reminded of the…
Simon Roderick
More for Less: The Leadership Challenge Across Financial Services – Market Update March 26
As 2026 begins, one theme appears consistently in conversations across several parts of financial services. Whether speaking with wealth managers,…
Simon Roderick
Why is hiring hard, when vacancies are down and unemployment up? Market update Jan 26
Recent commentary on the hiring market has focused on reduced activity. Despite this, firms are finding it hard to identify,…
Simon Roderick
Understanding the current venture capital landscape in the UK
The UK venture capital market remains strong, although it is evolving. Firms that respond thoughtfully to these trends will be…