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Software Defined Data Center: Are We Looking at the Future?

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Data storage has been pretty much the same since the dawn of computing – putting all of your data on the most efficient piece of hardware you can buy is an approach that’s still working just fine. So why are we hearing so much buzz about switching over to Software Defined Data Centers? The sales…

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What Does ‘Executive Search’ Actually Mean?

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It’s a phrase you’ll have heard more and more over the last few years – but what really distinguishes ‘Executive Search’ from regular recruitment? It’s not just a focus on senior roles, it’s a whole different way of approaching recruitment that can make a huge difference to  the organisations that use it. A real Executive Search…

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Retail Banking: Revolution & Evolution

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There’s a lot to be excited about in Retail Banking in 2015. Traditional high street banks are finally starting to adjust and change to keep up with the needs and desires of their customers, while more and more new banks are being licensed and presenting an ever-widening range of alternatives. With everyone trying to come…

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Kind Consultancy: Our Success in the First Half of 2015

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We’re halfway through the year here at Kind Consultancy and it’s a great time to take stock of what we’ve done so far, and survey the road ahead. As a result of a busy market place and despite it being a Candidate Driven arena within Banking & Financial Services, Kind Consultancy is 100% on plan…

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Changing & Growing: The Intermediary Market

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In the week after the British Mortgage Awards, the Intermediary market is healthier than ever. The activity across Residential & Commercial lending is up and there’s a great demand for Business Development Managers, Qualified Mortgage Advisers and IFAs because of all that ongoing movement and growth. It’s an exciting time to be working in this field.…

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Kind are competing in Cowes Week

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More details closer to the event but Kind Consultancy are very excited to announce that we will be competing in Cowes Week, one of the world’s oldest and biggest yachting regattas. Keep an eye on our Twitter and LinkedIn, and find out more about the event and it’s history at the official website.

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Kind Sponsors: Ian Dempsey

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Kind Consultancy is proud to announce that we’re sponsoring rising triathlete Ian Dempsey. After many years with his feet up, Ian started running in 2008 in an effort to improve his health and soon found himself taking on 10Ks, half and full marathons. A friend invited him to join the ICAN Marbella Half Ironman and…

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Lending Trends & Invoice Finance

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The trends of lending have certainly changed over recent years. Once seen as an embarrassing last resort, Invoice Finance rapidly gained popularity and shed its stigma following the financial crisis. There’s been no sign of it slowing down as we’ve moved into a period of recovery and IF is now more widely used and accepted…

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Conduct Risk: Who is Responsible?

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“Conduct risk” has been a top priority for the FCA ever since their formation in 2013, but to many it’s still a confusing and vague concept.  The FCA have defined it as “the risk that firm behaviours will result in poor outcomes for customers”, one suggested explanation from Thomson Reuters 13/14 Conduct Risk survey is…

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Do You Need a Bank When You Have An App?

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Financial Technology has grown so much over the last few years that it now has a standardised, globally understood abbreviation: FinTech. I’m sure you’ve heard by now that FinTech is saving and/or destroying the banking industry, depending on who you listen to. FinTech is undeniably a massive revolution in banking; banks have always been good…

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