Strategy begins with the most relevant, current and credible research available. This section provides unbiased, expert perspectives of the financial services industry. Spot opportunities for differentiation in today’s fast-changing environment, share your insights and generate alternate view points here. Thomas Mathew Vice-President, Product Management and Knowledge Management, i-flex solutions Thomas’ experience in the financial services industry extends over 20 years. At i-flex, Thomas defines product road maps, manages product portfolios, creates product differentiation strategies, and generates business insights by keeping a constant watch on trends in the financial services industry and technology. Funds "Merrill Lynch to re-brand investment products" A trend that heralds the new wave of specialization. Read more analyses here

		Ravi Varadachari Principal Consultant, i-flex solutions

Ravi is a Principal Consultant at i-flex solutions with over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry and specializing in the areas of operational and credit risk. He has authored several white papers, research reports and articles on banking, financial risk management and Basel II. Ravi has consulted for many banks and financial institutions in the areas of credit and operational risk.

Basel II The effect of Basel II on SMEs – positive or negative?

Trends in private banking

New investing attitudes among the ultra-affluent.

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