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“IT leaders are really business leaders” – Interview with Soheel Haque

We start our ‘opinion’ series on IT leadership by exploring the evolution of IT management in investment banking. Soheel Haque is Head of Fixed Income Business Intelligence & Client Information Systems in BNP Paribas, mixing cutting edge technology and business

“Meet a Coach” Event at Birkbeck College
With the help of Aware Square, the School of Business, Economics and Informatics of Birkbeck, University of London has offered its students … »
FA tweet and Lionesses. What’s in a stereotype?
Stereotypes are cultural short-cuts. We all have stereotypes, some good, some bad, some ugly. At times, they become embarrassing and … »
Fintech evolution needs ethics revolution
Everybody agrees that integrity, transparency and collaboration are all desirable attributes. However, beyond token declarations, ethical standards prove notably difficult … »
FT says ‘Dull work, flat pay and lousy colleagues’ could be your lot in financial services.
It seems our last blog post on the current bankers' mood is confirmed by a survey by Options Group, a US based executive … »
Should I be doing something more exciting with my career?
Sometimes, our everyday jobs stop satisfying our values or needs. Banking and financial services can be exciting, but don’t let … »
Collaborate to innovate: what will innovation look like for banks?
A collaborative culture is critical for innovation. For banks, it means innovation from within will remain difficult and may also … »
The ROI of executive coaching
If like us, you find difficult to quantify the benefits and the financial ROI of executive coaching, we have discovered interesting studies … »