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Bridgepoint to acquire financial services consulting firm Alpha FMC for £626m

Private Equity Wire

Financial services-focused consulting firm Alpha FMC’s leadership team has approved a £626m takeover bid from private equity firm Bridgepoint. The offer of 505p per share represents a 51% premium on Alpha FMC’s closing price on 30 April, the day after the offer was made.

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Looking Outside the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Could Be a Good Idea for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Investors: Here's 1 Stock That I've Got My Eye On

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While it's still nascent, major corporations such as accounting and consulting firm Deloitte have deployed the governance software in its risk management practice. Additional use cases for Watson's governance capabilities include financial services such as bill approval, as well as ethical hiring practices.

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This Cryptocurrency May Be Down 73%, but It Has Explosive Long-Term Potential

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Top-tier consulting firms agree, with the likes of Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey & Co. This refers to the problem of inaccurate and incomplete data within the financial services industry, especially when it comes to corporate actions such as mergers, dividends, and stock splits. Image source: Getty Images.

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Microsoft Just Expanded Its Partnership with a Critical Ally in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution

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Now, cloud computing and software giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and IT services and consulting specialist Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH) are joining forces to help bring AI to the masses. Image source: Getty Images. Its fourth-quarter revenue declined 1.7% year over year, though its earnings per share jumped 16%.

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Avoid These 3 Common Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Mistakes

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But if you're manually requesting a withdrawal from your financial services provider, you probably want to get a head start on things. Knowing the rules can help prevent these mistakes, but if you have any uncertainty, it may be best to consult with a financial advisor. Image source: Getty Images.

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The Evolving Playbook: Expert-Led Operational Enhancements in Private Equity

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Our team of consultants recently helped a global service provider to develop a framework for the management of internal improvement projects. FINANCIAL SERVICES Financial service organizations, such as insurance companies and credit unions, are fundamentally about customer service.

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2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Growth Stocks to Buy Now With $1,000 and Hold Long-Term

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Finally, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has led the cloud infrastructure and platform services (CIPS) market for 12 consecutive years, and its current market share rivals that of Microsoft 's Azure and Alphabet 's Google Cloud combined. Amazon reported encouraging financial results in the second quarter.