At the close of 2011, Collins Consulting Group had frank, off the record conversations with over 70 women at Director level and above in the global Investment and domestic Institutional banks in Australia. The result makes interesting and entertaining reading, and is now available on our website.

A recent research trip by Collins Consulting Partner, Sharon Mackie, to three of the regions financial centres revealed some interesting trends and perceptions.

We’re well into the credit crisis, and yet, a multitude of questions remain largely unanswered. Of course, there is also one important question on the lips of anyone working in banking or financial services: What will happen to my bonus?

To assess the state of the Australian equity markets, Collins Consulting Group engaged independent research specialists, Kitsune Consulting. The research focused on prospects for new entrants and assessed hiring strategies.

Talent retention in the wake of the GFC – Kitsune Consulting, on behalf of Collins Consulting Group, conducts qualitative research within the Australian finance industry.

Our most recent Insight Lunch event, held in March 2010, was an opportunity for special guest David Gonski to join other prominent executives from renowned Australian and global businesses to share their thoughts and ideas on “scrutinising the revolution in the financial services industry”.

Shadow Treasurer, Joe Hockey, joined by six of Australia’s top MD’s and CEO’s from global and domestic Investment Banks and Fund Managers, attends latest Collins Insight Lunch and share ideas and challenges faced during GFC, regulation of exec pays and super industry review.