Deloitte again ranked #1 in global financial services consulting by Kennedy

New York, NY, August 2013 – Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) is pleased to announce that for the third consecutive year, Deloitte has been ranked #1 in global financial services consulting by Kennedy in the “Kennedy Consulting to the Global Financial Services Industry, 2013” report.

The report provides a detailed view of the opportunities and challenges for buyers as well as sellers of consulting services in the global financial services marketplace, focusing on key trends, growth patterns, and competitive ecosystem. The report notes the following with regard to Deloitte’s depth and breadth of client relationships: “This depth and breadth are based on a wide portfolio of offerings and years of focus on developing relationships across many areas within clients. Based on effective coordination and strong training with its client partners, the firm is able to approach conversations and options with clients from many different angles”.

“We are very proud that Kennedy has again acknowledged Deloitte as the global leader in Financial Services Management Consulting,” said Ahmed Hassan, Country Managing Partner, Deloitte Romania. “Our clients operate in a global marketplace and we have built a global network that can provide deep industry, technical skill and capabilities to help our clients in any part of the globe including Romania. This award is a testament to the quality of our work and our people.”

Additional findings:
• Largest Financial Services Consulting providers by client spend: Deloitte ranked #1 overall
• “Because of its sheer scale, Deloitte is often seen as having the premier brand in this space.”
• With regard to Deloitte’s experience in International Expansion, the report notes: “Very experienced at delivering the tax, risk, real estate, finance, operational and IT skills to support the identification, establishment and growth of international operations.”
• “Deloitte leverages its broad capabilities to support corporate strategy, business model transformation, and geographic expansion for FSI clients whether in banking, insurance, capital markets or asset management.”

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