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Recent studies indicate that the majority (60-80%) of advanced analytics/AI projects fail, often citing “management resistance and internal politics”. However, having reviewed/supervised hundreds of such projects around the world, our experience suggests that many projects are ill-conceived and fall victim to poor analyses and pre-launch planning.
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Reference 6626
Published 03 Dec 2020
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Financial Services
Recent studies indicate that the majority (60-80%) of advanced analytics/AI projects fail, often citing “management resistance and internal politics”. However, having reviewed/supervised hundreds of such projects around the world, our experience suggests that many projects are ill-conceived and fall victim to poor analyses and pre-launch planning.
With a focus on China’s biggest internet companies, Alibaba and Tencent, the case study describes their respective histories, fintech subsidiaries and platform-based ecosystems.
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Reference 6588
Published 22 Jul 2020
Topic Strategy
Region Asia
Industry Financial Services, Internet, Banking
With a focus on China’s biggest internet companies, Alibaba and Tencent, the case study describes their respective histories, fintech subsidiaries and platform-based ecosystems.
The case describes how three INSEAD alumni founded a fintech company called Prodigy Finance and created a new market of international student loans by solving a long unaddressed problem in the finance industry.
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Reference 6523
Published 12 Nov 2019
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Financial Services
The case describes how three INSEAD alumni founded a fintech company called Prodigy Finance and created a new market of international student loans by solving a long unaddressed problem in the finance industry.
The case discusses different steps which Mastercard has followed in its digital transformation journey. They involve opportunity framing, creating innovation pathways, finding digital transformation opportunities, and innovation with partners within adaptive ecosystems.
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Reference 6348
Published 26 Feb 2018
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Financial Services
The case discusses different steps which Mastercard has followed in its digital transformation journey. They involve opportunity framing, creating innovation pathways, finding digital transformation opportunities, and innovation with partners within adaptive ecosystems.
LOLC Microcredit, a microfinance company within the LOLC group in Sri Lanka, has been serving the financial needs of the base of the pyramid through micro-leasing and group lending. The question now is whether to grow the existing business, use diversification to increase impact or prioritize its expansion into Myanmar.
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Reference 6018
Published 28 Oct 2013
Topic Strategy
Region Asia
Industry Financial Services
LOLC Microcredit, a microfinance company within the LOLC group in Sri Lanka, has been serving the financial needs of the base of the pyramid through micro-leasing and group lending. The question now is whether to grow the existing business, use diversification to increase impact or prioritize its expansion into Myanmar.
After the transformation of Lloyds Bank from an unfocused and underperforming group to a focused highly-performing bank under Brian Pitman (1983-1996), the incoming CEO takes on the challenge of redefining the bank’s strategy and operations, facing difficult choices regarding the firm’s scope and internationalization.
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Reference 5713
Published 30 Jan 2012
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Financial Services
After the transformation of Lloyds Bank from an unfocused and underperforming group to a focused highly-performing bank under Brian Pitman (1983-1996), the incoming CEO takes on the challenge of redefining the bank’s strategy and operations, facing difficult choices regarding the firm’s scope and internationalization.
After the transformation of Lloyds Bank from an unfocused and underperforming group to a focused highly-performing bank under Brian Pitman (1983-1996), the incoming CEO takes on the challenge of redefining the bank’s strategy and operations, facing difficult choices regarding the firm’s scope and internationalization.
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Reference 5713
Published 30 Jan 2012
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Financial Services
After the transformation of Lloyds Bank from an unfocused and underperforming group to a focused highly-performing bank under Brian Pitman (1983-1996), the incoming CEO takes on the challenge of redefining the bank’s strategy and operations, facing difficult choices regarding the firm’s scope and internationalization.
After the transformation of Lloyds Bank from an unfocused and underperforming group to a focused highly-performing bank under Brian Pitman (1983-1996), the incoming CEO takes on the challenge of redefining the bank’s strategy and operations, facing difficult choices regarding the firm’s scope and internationalization.
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Reference 5713
Published 30 Jan 2012
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Financial Services
After the transformation of Lloyds Bank from an unfocused and underperforming group to a focused highly-performing bank under Brian Pitman (1983-1996), the incoming CEO takes on the challenge of redefining the bank’s strategy and operations, facing difficult choices regarding the firm’s scope and internationalization.
The case is set in the financial services industry during the financial crisis of 2008/09 and discusses issues when deciding on "fair" compensation packages for both senior management as well as risk managers. How can banks justify multimillion dollar bonuses to top management, when the institution is showing a loss/accepting government money to survive?
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Reference 5611
Published 30 Jun 2009
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Financial Services, Banking
The case is set in the financial services industry during the financial crisis of 2008/09 and discusses issues when deciding on "fair" compensation packages for both senior management as well as risk managers. How can banks justify multimillion dollar bonuses to top management, when the institution is showing a loss/accepting government money to survive?
This case focuses on broad-gauge strategic positioning and implementation in the global financial services sector.
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Reference 5037
Published 01 Jan 2004
Topic Strategy
Region Global
Industry Financial Services, Insurance, Banking
This case focuses on broad-gauge strategic positioning and implementation in the global financial services sector.
International acquisitions have become an extremely important vehicle for growth for multinational companies. A key task for many MNC managers is the planning of such acquisitions and the integration of acquired companies in a manner that enhances the company's overall competitive advantage vis-à-vis other global, regional and national players.
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Reference 123
Published 01 Jan 1994
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Consumer Goods, Financial Services, International Trade and Development
International acquisitions have become an extremely important vehicle for growth for multinational companies. A key task for many MNC managers is the planning of such acquisitions and the integration of acquired companies in a manner that enhances the company's overall competitive advantage vis-à-vis other global, regional and national players.
International acquisitions have become an extremely important vehicle for growth for multinational companies. A key task for many MNC managers is the planning of such acquisitions and the integration of acquired companies in a manner that enhances the company's overall competitive advantage vis-à-vis other global, regional and national players.
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Reference 123
Published 01 Jan 1994
Topic Strategy
Region Europe
Industry Consumer Goods, Financial Services, International Trade and Development
International acquisitions have become an extremely important vehicle for growth for multinational companies. A key task for many MNC managers is the planning of such acquisitions and the integration of acquired companies in a manner that enhances the company's overall competitive advantage vis-à-vis other global, regional and national players.