BREAKING DOWN COMPLEXITY
Our clients defy convention.
They are decisive trailblazers and passionate visionaries.
At the heart of our services lies a commitment to fostering genuine partnerships and promoting a culture of collaboration. We believe in the transformative power of sharing insights, resources, and visions.
By actively listening to our clients, we craft tailored solutions that not only address immediate needs but also pave the way for future growth and innovation. Together, we create value, turning shared visions into actionable realities.
FAMILY OFFICE 2.0
A successful business strategy relies on prioritising trade-offs and evolving your offering to meet changing market dynamics. Our approach is both comprehensive and discerning, involving in-depth interviews with competitors, exhaustive industry surveys, and a rigorous evaluation of best practice processes and industry standards. Serving as a vital nexus within the financial community, we pride ourselves on providing unmatched industry access. With 1648, clients are connected to pivotal investors, ground-breaking digital partners, and are expertly navigated through the lens of regulatory changes. We don't merely identify opportunities; we meticulously craft them, ensuring our clients are always a step ahead in the financial arena.
GROWTH 360°
Our Growth 360 initiative will cast a discerning eye on both organic and external growth avenues. Whether it's pinpointing potential investors, identifying new customer segments, or strategizing regional expansion, our recommendations are not just actionable but are also tailored to leverage the unique strengths of each organization. With 1648, growth isn't just anticipated—it's strategically planned and executed.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Understanding the multifaceted challenges businesses face, our Change Management service is designed to offer bespoke outsourcing support that aligns with the unique needs of each client. From refining processes to incorporate greater risk management to strategic M&A guidance, our solutions are tailored for maximum impact.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Digital transformation is no longer a luxury but a necessity, many companies find themselves at a crossroads. While the imperative for digital change is clear, the path to achieving it remains clouded with uncertainty. At 1648, we believe that the fusion of human and technical capabilities is the key to unlocking true digital potential. Our approach is not about grand leaps but about steady, incremental steps that are cost-effective and sustainable. By focusing on tangible outcomes—be it new products, streamlined processes, or innovative use cases—we help businesses build the necessary capabilities and garner the essential buy-in for a successful transformation.
DIGITAL STRATEGY
The journey of digital transformation is paved with high-impact use cases. We partner with companies to identify, prioritize, and bring these use cases to life. Our methodology is structured yet adaptive: starting with innovation to build a proof of concept, moving to incubation where agile sprints breathe life into a minimum viable product, and culminating in industrialization, where technology and processes operate at scale. This cyclical process ensures that with each wave, businesses are better equipped, more informed, and increasingly confident in their digital endeavors.
PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY
No company can truly thrive in isolation. At 1648, we place a significant emphasis on partnership strategy. We understand that sometimes the most strategic move isn't to build, but to collaborate. By forging alliances with industry experts and leveraging external expertise, businesses can tap into a reservoir of knowledge. In a world where new behaviours and expectations evolve at breakneck speed, these collaborations become invaluable. They not only complement a company's internal strengths but also introduce fresh perspectives, driving innovation and unlocking new opportunities.
SUSTAINABLE IMPACT
Sustainability is no longer a mere buzzword but a core component of business strategy. Leaders are increasingly expected to weave clear ESG goals into their business models, with a pronounced emphasis on net-zero commitments. Yet, the path to sustainability is riddled with complexities. How does one prioritize sustainability without side-lining other strategic imperatives? How does a business navigate the intricate maze of technological evolution, evolving customer expectations, and ever-changing regulatory frameworks? At 1648, we understand these multifaceted challenges and work closely with our clients throughout the journey.
SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY
At 1648 Firm, we specialize in elevating your ESG integration. Through our tailored ESG assessment, we offer a deep dive into your current practices, comparing them against market benchmarks and providing insights from Alpha's unique perspective on market-leading peers. We believe in a unified approach, and to that end, we help establish clear ambition principles, ensuring consistency and full commitment across your entire organization. To ensure you're always a step ahead, our prioritized recommendations come with a clear roadmap, designed specifically to fast-track your ESG goals with a structured program approach.
GOVERANCE GOVERNANCE
At 1648, our Governance strategy is underpinned by a profound understanding of the evolving ESG regulatory landscape. We tailor our approach to align with our client's unique business needs. This allowed us to identify and summarize incoming regulations, spotlighting key areas of focus like disclosures, classification tools, and active ownership. Our deep dive into pivotal regulations and voluntary codes, such as SFDR, the EU Taxonomy, and the UK Stewardship Code 2020, illuminated both internal and client obligations.