
YCP Solidiance Banking Experts in Europe

In the dynamic European banking landscape, maintaining competitiveness demands innovative strategies.
YCP leverages deep industry insights and global expertise to navigate complexities and propel banking firms in Europe beyond market barriers.
As your trusted consulting partner, YCP is committed to elevating your banking operations in Europe to new heights of success.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Europe's Banking Professionals
The banking landscape in Europe is rapidly evolving, presenting unique challenges and opportunities. YCP specializes in navigating these complexities.
Our team offers expertise in regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and strategic growth, positioning our clients at the forefront of the European banking sector.
Leverage YCP's extensive network and deep industry insights to navigate Europe's banking landscape. We provide bespoke solutions to drive your competitive advantage.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Driving growth in Europe's banking sector through strategic marketing and sales solutions.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Elevate Europe banking operations with YCP's expert solutions and guidance.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Optimize your supply chain in Europe with YCP's expert consulting. Achieve efficiency.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Elevate your M&A, Transactions, and PMI strategies in Europe with YCP's expert consulting.
- M&A Strategy
- Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
- M&A Target Scouting
- Buyer/Investor Search
- Commercial Due Diligence
- M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
- Valuation
- Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
- Value Creation
- IPO PMO
- Joint Venture
- Corporate Venture Capital
Strategy
Guiding Europe's banks through strategic transformations for robust growth.
- Business Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Growth Opportunity Identification
- New Business Development
- Organization Strategy
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Asset/Project Risk Management
- Digital Strategy
- Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy
Digital Transformation
Empowering European banks with cutting-edge digital transformation solutions.
- DX Vision
- Digital Roadmap
- CIO/CDO Support
- System Architecture Design
- DX PMO
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Big Data Analysis
- IT Organization Design & Restructuring
- IT Portfolio Management
- Off-shore Development Centre Set-up
Public Services
Specializing in transforming Europe's Public Services sector through strategic consulting.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
Navigating Europe's banks towards robust sustainability strategies with tailored advice.
- Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
- Double Materiality
- Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
- Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
- Sustainability Due Diligence
- Supply Chain Assessment
- ESG Reporting
- Investor Relations & Fundraising
- Organization & Governance Design
Market Research
Harnessing deep insights in Europe banking for strategic growth and market positioning.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- B2B Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Banking Sector in Europe
Strict Regulatory Environment Impacting Growth
- The European banking sector is grappling with stringent regulations like the GDPR and stringent AML measures. This contributes to higher compliance costs, impacting profit margins significantly.
- Businesses must pivot towards enhancing digital transformation to adhere to regulations while cutting costs. Strategies involving AI for compliance offer potential savings up to €12 million annually.
Low Interest Rate Environment Affecting Revenue
- With the continued low-interest-rate environment, European banks have witnessed reduced interest income, with net interest margins declining to an average of 1.33% over recent years.
- Institutions should explore diversifying revenue streams including wealth management and financial advisory services, which saw a growth rate of about 7.5% in 2022.
Digital Transformation Presents Huge Potential
- Europe’s banking sector is increasingly digital, supported by statistics showing 68% of European banks prioritizing FinTech collaborations to enhance their services.
- Investing in digital platform development can reduce operational costs by up to 40%, introducing opportunities in a largely growing online and mobile-first banking market.
Growing Market for Sustainable Finance
- EU’s focus on sustainable investment offers banks substantial growth potential, with green financing deals up by over 50% annually across major European financial hubs.
- Leveraging green finance will not only align with consumer demand for sustainability but can potentially access untapped segments worth upwards of €2 trillion in investment by 2030.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
What Our Clients Say About Us
"I want to take a few minutes to thank you and your organization for their assistance with our industrial hydraulic market opportunity study. YCP Solidiance’s experience in our served markets, thoroughness of research, and practical approach to strategic acquisition targeting make for a winning combination. Your firm felt like a true extension of our business, something unique relative to other consulting organizations we have worked with in the past. I particularly appreciate the heavy focus on primary research and personally valued the dedicated time you provided during our engagement. We learned more about the market, our competitors, and our own business. Your portfolio of work demonstrates your team’s capability and I would like to add my personal testimonial to anyone considering a project with YCP Solidiance. The common-sense approach, personal attention, and final output add up to one of the best values I have seen."

Executive Vice President – Industrial & Energy Segments
Actuant Corporation
"I am extremely pleased with the work done by YCP Solidiance's team. From the very beginning, I knew that I had made the right decision in choosing YCP Solidiance to handle our Benchmarking engagement."
Managing Director
Italcementi Group
Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.
Strategic Initiative Development and Execution Support for Fintech in India
Client
India's premier embedded fintech platform
Area
India
Expertise Scope
Business Roadmap Development, Strategic Initiative Definition, Internal Alignment
Project Summary
Our approach included developing a comprehensive understanding of the business and roadmap, defining and detailing key strategic initiatives, building internal alignment, providing decision-making and thought support, and executing select high-priority initiatives. We collaborated closely with the client’s team, adhering to a structured governance and review mechanism to ensure alignment and progress.
IP Management Analysis and Strategic Decision Support for a Global Technology Leader
Client
A global leader in technology solutions
Area
Greater China
Expertise Scope
IP Management Analysis, Data Insights Extraction, Strategy Recommendations
Project Summary
Our approach included analyzing IP management indicators, organizing technology and business-related information, and extracting insights to support business decision-making. We tracked IP and business information, analyzed both quantitative and qualitative data, and provided recommendations for revising the IP strategy.
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Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner, Management Service Division CEO
M.B.A., University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Manish Chheda
Managing Partner
M.B.A., INSEAD

Jun Amano
Partner
B.B.A with Honors in Entrepreneurship Management, Zicklin School of Business, City University of New York

Mehdi Jaouadi
Partner
Master in Management, EDHEC Business School
Talk to Our Banking Experts
Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.
YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
- YCP Solidiance
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YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
- YCP Solidiance
- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus