Mark Loosmore: Talking takeover? Then tech is vital

There has been a significant rise in consolidations and acquisitions of late, particularly as a result of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR), as firms seek ways to adapt to efficiently provide a differentiated service. However, this brings with it challenges associated with integrating differing processes, cultures and frequently technology. Acquisitions can bring a number of huge opportunities for the company on each side. These can range from ‘day to day' opportunities, such as increased cost efficiencies to larger long term offerings including increased market reach, new resou...