KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, has revealed the rapid growth that the firm experienced in 2021, across its global business.
According to a statement, Acuity now supports over 400 banking, asset management, commercial banks and consulting firms.
In 2021, the firm saw a substantial increase in new sales and over 100 new institutions were added to its client roster. Additionally, Acuity now employs over 4,200 staff globally, including in the United States, the United Kingdom, India, Sri Lanka, China and Costa Rica.
“We had high hopes for what Acuity could achieve in 2021 and we are thrilled to say that we outperformed our initial 2021 goals and have set ourselves up for greater success this year,” said Chief Executive Officer, Acuity Knowledge Partners, Robert King.
“Despite many challenges, we stayed focused on how to best serve our global client base, including through the evolution of our technological capabilities, as well as the growth of our analyst headcount. We start 2022 the strongest we have ever been.”
Meanwhile, Chief Revenue and Marketing Officer at Acuity, Damian Burleigh said: “In 2022, we will continue to introduce new services and capabilities, such as we did in the retail lending space last year, and we plan to expand our geographic footprint even further with new offices.”
Acuity’s technology platform BEAT – Business Excellence & Automations Tools - was a key area of focus for Acuity in 2021. BEAT-enabled service solutions use a combination of automation technologies and skilled analysts to improve turnaround times without compromising on quality and accuracy.
Last year saw Acuity recognised for some of its outstanding work for clients and the corporate culture it has built. In February 2021, the BEAT Edge solution received the Best New Product Award in the back/middle office category at the Fund Intelligence Operations & Services Awards.
At the end of 2021, Acuity was also certified in India by the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work. Acuity is focused on employee health and well-being and as the pandemic continues to evolve it remains committed to making the right decisions for both employees and clients.
London-headquartered Acuity operates from nine locations worldwide.
-- BERNAMA
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