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As financial institutions navigate a climate of persistent inflation and tighter margins, M&A strategies are evolving. It’s no longer just about survival—it’s about building resilience, acquiring capabilities, and unlocking long-term value. In the latest chapter of our 2025 Strategic Spending Shifts series, we explore how forward-looking firms are redefining dealmaking to deliver cost efficiency, innovation, and structural advantage. Inside this edition: • Why consolidation is accelerating in downturns • How GenAI is streamlining due diligence and integration • Where firms are investing to drive speed and scale • The new regulatory lens: selectivity, efficiency, and preparedness Explore the full perspective here: https://lnkd.in/gParqBRi #MergersAndAcquisitions #FinancialServices #StrategicGrowth #GenAI #OptimistsForChange

Did you know? A few days ago, we celebrated UNESCO's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. Mangroves are among the planet’s most valuable ecosystems. They protect coastal communities, support biodiversity, enhance food security, and act as powerful carbon sinks. Yet they’re disappearing at an alarming rate. An estimated 50% of the world’s mangroves could collapse by 2050, if no action is taken. This is what makes the Cameroon Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration & Resilience (CAMERR) project so vital. Led by Planète Urgence and funded by Orange and Sia, CAMERR will sustainably restore 1,000 hectares of mangrove forests in Cameroon over 30 years--the largest effort of its kind in the country. The project contributes to 9 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about CAMERR and its impact: https://lnkd.in/eQjGqgvG #CAMERR #Consulting4Good #Mangrove #Restoration #UNESCO

The global cybersecurity community unites once again—Black Hat USA 2025 is just around the corner. This annual gathering is a key moment for industry leaders and innovators to exchange insights, explore emerging threats and cutting-edge solutions, and shape the future of cybersecurity. Cyril Sayada, Partner, leading Sia’s global Compliance & Legal Technology efforts, Talia Kaptanoglu and Mariam Kapanadze, Managers of Sia’s US Cybersecurity Practice, will be attending on August 6th & 7th and are looking forward to meaningful conversations with fellow experts and innovators throughout the event.   Let’s connect at #BHUSA and advance what’s next in cyber! #BlackHat2025 #Cybersecurity #SiaCyber #OptimistsForChange

Retour sur notre table ronde AI Benchmark 2025 ! Merci à Nasri BADAOUI (Deputy Head of AI – Accor), Thierry Champéroux (CDO & Directeur Data IA – MAIF) et Aldrick ZAPPELLINI (Chief Data & AI Officer – Groupe Crédit Agricole) pour leurs retours d’expérience concrets sur la transformation des organisations à l’ère de l’intelligence artificielle. Les échanges ont souligné l’impact structurant de l’IA sur les organisations, en abordant notamment sur les choix technologiques, les modèles de gouvernance conciliant innovation et conformité, et les leviers de création de valeur. Un moment riche en enseignements, qui confirme que l’IA redessine profondément les modèles opérationnels et stratégiques des entreprises. #Data #IA #TransformationDigitale #Gouvernance

Last Tuesday evening, we had the pleasure of welcoming senior leaders from across industries to our AI Executive Roundtable in New York. Hosted at Suram, this closed-door conversation offered a unique forum to explore how AI is reshaping enterprise strategy, operations, and innovation. The discussions were candid, thought-provoking, and grounded in real-world experience. Here are five key insights that emerged:  • Organizations feel they are moving both too fast and too slow—struggling to keep pace with rapidly evolving AI capabilities while adopting them faster than with any previous technology wave.  • Many leaders face mounting pressure to deploy AI—but proving ROI remains difficult. Large-scale initiatives are often met with hesitation, highlighting the need for smaller, high-impact pilot projects to build momentum.  • The promise of AI is still throttled by a human gap: a widespread lack of understanding about how these technologies actually work and how to use them meaningfully.  • Traditional ROI models are no longer sufficient. A new measurement framework is needed—one that accounts for experimentation, learning, and iteration.  • Trust is emerging as a top priority in vendor selection. In a saturated AI ecosystem, long-term collaboration and credibility outweigh one-off solutions. Thank you to all those who joined us for this energizing evening. We look forward to continuing the dialogue. #AILeadership #EnterpriseAI #InnovationStrategy #Sia #OptimistsForChange #ExecutiveRoundtable

What kind of digital experience do European energy customers get today? #Sia conducted its first European Energy Providers Customer Area Benchmark, assessing 26 providers across 6 countries. Our goal: evaluate their customer portals’ performance based on three core pillars – customer relations, consumption tracking & energy management, and brand engagement – using 55+ qualitative and quantitative criteria. Key insights: • Digital leaders stand out by combining simplicity and functionality.  • #AI, energy services cross-selling, and home energy management are reshaping customer expectations.  • Providers must address a growing demand for personalization, autonomy, and #sustainability. This benchmark is designed to evolve yearly, reflecting emerging trends and shifting consumer needs. 👉Link in comments Benoit Aubard Brice Picardat Camille Marzuoli David Lynch François Dupeyroux Jean Trzcinski Jean-Baptiste Hecquet Adrien Penders Jeroen de Laat Myrielle Robitaille Ryan Shellard Scott Flavell Sebastien Gerber Stéphanie Ruaudel Vincent Ducatel #EnergyTransition #CustomerExperience #DigitalBenchmark #Utilities #SmartEnergy 

Generative AI is reshaping the future of marketing. Are you ready to lead the change? From hyper-personalized messaging to automated content creation, GenAI is redefining how brands connect with their audiences, streamline operations, and scale impact. At Sia, we’ve explored over 20 high-value applications of GenAI relevant to marketing leaders today, ranked by business value and readiness, designed to help brands grow smarter and connect more meaningfully. Whether you're looking to: • Enhance customer experience with AI-powered assistants • Boost content velocity and SEO performance • Automate insight generation and campaign design …this guide is for you. Download our full presentation to discover strategic, long-term, and opportunistic applications of Generative AI for marketing teams: https://lnkd.in/eGwz8Twt   #GenAI #AIinMarketing #CustomerExperience #MarTech #Sia #Optimistsforchange

Global Investment Application Benchmark 2025: Which platforms stand out? In the 4th edition of our benchmark, Sia evaluated 61 investment apps across 17 countries to better understand how digital investing is evolving worldwide. Key Takeaways:  • Market Consolidation: Leading players are widening the gap with less advanced competitors and strengthening their market positions.  • Service Expansion: Brokers are acquiring banking licenses, offering high-yield accounts, and challenging traditional banks.  • Use of AI: Growing adoption of AI in investment applications, with features focused on consolidating information, portfolio analysis, and user support.  • Democratization: There is significant pressure on fees and commissions, with many global platforms now offering zero-commission trading.  • Enhanced User Experience: Intuitive design is lowering entry barriers for all investors. Top Performers: Interactive Brokers, E*TRADE, and eToro lead the pack with unmatched product range, low costs and excellent user experience. Looking Ahead: As digital investing evolves, expect more consolidation and a shift towards expanded services, automated platforms, and increased use of AI. In Europe, regulatory changes will reshape business models. Explore the full benchmark here: https://lnkd.in/ecScfqv9 At Sia, we empower financial institutions to stay ahead with strategic insights and cutting-edge technology. Let's future-proof your platforms together! #DigitalInvestment #Innovation #AI #FinTech #InvestmentTrends #Sia

Sia is thrilled to announce the appointment of Camille Marzuoli as Partner. Based in Paris, Camille leads our global Smart Grids offering, supporting utilities worldwide in modernizing energy systems, deploying smart metering at scale, and optimizing grid performance. From strategic framing to on-the-ground implementation, Camille has played a pivotal role in projects across Europe and North Africa. His appointment reflects our ambition to grow in high-impact sectors and continue delivering value to our clients at a global scale. #SmartGrids #EnergyTransition #Utilities #Leadership #Appointment

Matthieu Courtecuisse, CEO de Sia, interviendra lors des Rencontres Économiques d’Aix — dont Sia est un partenaire de longue date — sur le thème : « IA, une nouvelle promesse de productivité ». À ses côtés, Guillaume Liegey (CEO & co-fondateur, Explain), Mahasti Razavi (Associée Dirigeante, August Debouzy) et Minggang Zhang (Directeur Général Adjoint, Huawei France) échangeront sur la manière dont l’IA transforme concrètement nos économies et nos organisations :   • Comment l’IA rebat-elle les cartes de la compétitivité sectorielle ? • Quels leviers publics et privés pour capter pleinement les gains de productivité ? • Comment faire de l’IA un vecteur de performance, tout en préservant l’emploi et la qualité de vie au travail ?   La session sera coordonnée par Philippe Aghion Le Cercle des économistes et modérée par Océane Herrero, journaliste pour POLITICO Europe.   📅 5 juillet 2025, 16h15 - 17h15 📍Amphi 4    #REAix2025 #REAix #RencontresEconomiques #Debats