Company Profile

What is DIBC?

  • A research-based, strategic management consultancy focused on the financial services sector
  • A genuinely global consultancy with assignments in Europe, North America, Australia, the Arab Gulf, Hong Kong and South Africa
  • Established in 1980 by Steven Davis, formerly Head of Bankers Trust in Europe and Chief Executive of a London merchant bank

Who are our clients?

  • We have undertaken consultancy assignments for over 100 banks and financial institutions
  • Traditionally we have worked for commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, fund managers, and securities firms
  • We also work for non-financial institutions interested in the financial sector, either as a direct provider or as an alliance partner

What do we do?
  • Strategic management consultancy - including strategic environmental analysis, business planning and validation, risk management and project management
  • Original - often published - research into strategic issues in the financial services sector
  • Executive coaching and career counselling with a focus on the financial services sector
  • Forums and seminars - such as the International Bank Planners' Forum established in 1991

What makes us different?
  • DIBC consultants have spent the bulk of their careers in the financial services sector
  • Our team includes acknowledged experts in investment, corporate and retail banking, risk management, insurance and reinsurance
  • Senior DIBC staff work closely with clients throughout the course of a consultancy assignment
  • DIBC's primary research program informs our understanding of trends and developments affecting our clients' businesses

What's New

In this section we round up recent events and initiatives at DIBC.

Hot off the Press
Banking in Turmoil – Strategies for Sustainable Growth

The Strategist - Spring 2010
DIBC's bi-annual newsletter updating clients and friends on our latest research and client assignments.

Diary Dates
International Bank Planners Forum – next meetings 6th & 7th May 2010


Publications

“Banking on the Future”, for Financial World, September 2006

see more publications in our Books and Reports section...