Talent & Transformation

This report explores how AI-driven code generation is reshaping the way we build software. Starting with lessons from the era of assembler programming—when engineers achieved extraordinary feats on minimal hardware—it draws parallels to today’s shift toward AI-assisted development. It provides practical, actionable recommendations for companies, especially in finance and insurance, Read more

Introduction Banks are facing the challenge of using Individually Developed Applications (IDV) flexibly while complying with increasingly strict regulatory requirements. IDV – often referred to as End-User Computing (EUC) – includes any tools developed or maintained by business units themselves, such as Excel spreadsheets, Access databases with VBA, or scripts Read more

Over the past few months, I’ve noticed an interesting trend: platforms like SourceForge, once vibrant hubs for open-source innovation, are seeing a decline in activity. At the same time, we read daily about the rise of new AI tools — from automated reports to generated code. It’s a mix of Read more

In recent years, a noticeable trend has emerged in the European financial services sector: a growing number of business analysts, quantitative modelers, and trading system experts are leaving banks to join energy companies and commodity trading firms. While this movement may have started gradually, it has now become a clear Read more