The global energy landscape is experiencing a historic transformation. The accelerating shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy is driven not just by sustainability mandates, but also by significant financial opportunity.    Private equity (PE) is playing an increasingly strategic role in this transition, moving beyond financing to drive operational efficiency and innovation in renewable assets worldwide. The convergence of policy incentives, declining technology costs, a

Financial institutions today face a dual mandate. They must accelerate digital transformation while maintaining absolute regulatory integrity. Both priorities are non-negotiable, yet inherently conflicting. Innovation expands operational frontiers, while compliance constrains them within regulated perimeters. The role of strategic consulting lies in engineering alignment between these forces, where innovation advances within governance parameters, and compliance frameworks e

Fraud and money laundering have transformed from operational nuisances into strategic threats for financial institutions. Globally, fraudsters are now deploying advanced techniques: one industry study found that 92% of financial institutions believe fraudsters are using generative AI, while 44% report deepfakes in fraudulent schemes.     At the same time, legacy detection systems are overloaded: one vendor estimated that over 95% of anti-money-laundering (AML) alerts today ar

In 2025, global equity markets experienced a decisive turnaround. Following years of pandemic aftershocks, inflation, geopolitical volatility, and restrictive monetary policy, the third quarter saw a strong resurgence in initial public offerings. This revival has reinvigorated capital markets and expanded exit opportunities for private equity firms. The IPO rebound signals a new phase for dealmakers and entrepreneurs worldwide.    The IPO Rebound: Structural Recovery Shaping

Private equity investors increasingly focus on legal technology, a sector previously seen as too conservative for quick returns. The narrative has shifted. Legal tech is now characterised by SaaS-driven innovation that transforms legal services' delivery, pricing, and scalability.  Legal software has progressed from back-office support systems to an essential infrastructure that enhances efficiency, compliance, and data-driven decision-making. As the legal sector embraces a d

In 2024, BASF’s sale of its U.S. pigment business and Clariant’s divestment of commodity chemical units exemplified a prominent trend:...