Raising competitive profile through the targeted use of strategic options

Many different business models exist in the financial services sector. Ultimately, however, they are all geared to one thing: winning the favor of customers and the capital markets. One of the critical success factors for banks and insurance providers is that they need a distinct competitive image which is associated with perceived and comprehensible customer benefits. A consistent strategic orientation leads to the discovery of new opportunities and enables the exploitation of existing income and efficiency-generating potential. This applies in the tough competitive environment of the German and many western European markets and in the emerging financial services markets of eastern Europe.

Strategy development isn't an art, it's a craft, and the value of a strategy depends on two criteria:

• an accurate appraisal of the organization's scope for action
• and very specific concept.

A strategic process is not complete when the strategy has been developed, but when it has been implemented.

We support decision-makers in elementary tasks such as the positioning of the organization and its business segments, the identification of their potential and the optimization of resource utilization, value chain management and the IT strategy. We provide project support right up to project close-out.

Our core services are:

• Overall bank positioning/strategic planning
• Retail business growth strategies
• Private banking/wealth management growth strategies
• Business customer growth strategies
• Market entry strategies for CEE and western Europe
• Strategies for external growth/company valuation of banks/ insurance providers
• Sourcing strategies and combination concepts
• Efficiency-enhancing strategies

• On the basis of our branch know-how and consulting expertise, we can provide you with a realistic evaluation of your potential and strengths.
• We show you the strategic options which are available to you and provide a solid basis for future decisions.
• Your organization gets a stand-alone positioning in the competitive environment.
• You can enter new business segments and improve customer loyalty.
• You can systematically exploit income-generating and efficiency potential.
• You make necessary investment decisions on the basis of reliable figures (business case).
• Our experienced consultants who all have outstanding business acumen support you in the strategy development process.