We are preserving the future of cash

At Comment Consulting, we recognise the importance of cash as a consumer choice and as a contingency in the event of a digital outage. To preserve the future of cash, stakeholders must act to keep the cost of transactions competitive against digital alternatives. This involves consolidation and modernisation within the cash ecosystem. Our experienced team can help your organisation understand and address this challenge.

At Comment Consulting, we recognise the importance of cash as a consumer choice and as a contingency in the event of a digital outage. To preserve the future of cash, stakeholders must act to keep the cost of transactions competitive against digital alternatives. This involves consolidation and modernisation within the cash ecosystem. Our experienced team can help your organisation understand and address this challenge.

WHAT WE OFFER

Providing global knowledge and experience working with local markets

Specialist knowledge

 With an unmatched knowledge of the cash supply chain, we provide specialist advice on cash management.

Cash industry experience

Our people have significant experience of working in the ​cash industry in a variety of senior roles.

Local & global connections

We establish and leverage our relationships with local partners to provide best outcomes for our clients.

OUR RECENT EXPERIENCE

EUROPE

  • 10-year forecast, AS-IS analysis, designing TO-BE model and blueprint for three cash centres for two commercial banks

  • Analysing the major cost drivers of the cash supply chain to design a cash cycle costs model for a large global technology company

  • Planning and operating an ATM outsourcing for a large commercial bank with 1,500 ATMs

  • Conceiving the target operating model and proof of concept for a business banking hub for three commercial banks

  • Conceiving and executing an alloy recovery program for a Mint

AFRICA

  • Acting as an expert advisor on the development of a utility model

  • Advising a CIT company on pricing and diversification strategy

  • Benchmarking for a CIT company against global best practices

  • Assessing a potential investment in a CIT company for a global PE business

MIDDLE EAST

  • Conducting an audit for a central bank, evaluating commercial banks’ compliance with existing regulations and standards

  • Providing strategic advice to a central bank on cash supply chain management and optimisation

  • Evaluating a central bank’s cash management system (CMS) and recommending suitable options for upgrade

  • Designing an inventory management system for a central bank with an aim to modernise the management of its commemorative note and coin stock

  • Establishing a risk management framework for a central bank

  • Writing detailed operational policy and procedures for a central bank cash centre network

ASIA

  • Optimising the operational process for a commercial bank cash centre

  • AS-IS assessment of the current cash cycle for a central bank, recommending options for supply chain modernisation

Why Comment Consulting?

We understand all aspects of the cash supply chain from people, process and technology through to risk and security. We add value to our clients through our experience and understanding of international best practices, most recently working with clients in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.