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2019 Strategic Leadership Forum Focus Revealed

By Nicsa posted Dec 05, 2019

Join us in Florida from April 3rd to 5th to address the industry’s most important issues head on. Let NICSA help solidify your 2019 business planning.  Hear from all perspectives—asset management firms, broker dealers, and an extensive group of firms that include technology, law, and service firms that support the industry.  We’ve got a line-up of 40+ expert speakers and 12+ hours of educational content.

Here are a few conference highlights:

  • Face the Membership: Moderated by CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen, this dynamic discussion will set the tone as industry leaders tackle key issues facing asset management executives in 2019.
  • Distribution Disruption from Both Sides: Two panels from two sides of the business outline views from Broker Dealers and Asset Managers on what’s driving product innovation, platform enhancements, and evolving wholesaling models.
  • AI – Transforming the Asset Management Industry: Technology and business experts take a deep dive into industry case studies and offer effective ways to provide the digital customer experience your clients demand in today’s investment environment.
  • Uncovering Unconscious Bias: This workshop will shine a light on the pervasiveness of implicit bias in today’s workforce. Attendees will come away with tools to help dislodge unconscious bias in their organizations, and work toward a more diverse talent pool.
  • Perspectives from Abroad: Industry experts from the across the globe take to the NICSA stage for a dynamic discussion on matters affecting international fund markets. This is a unique opportunity for asset management practitioners to broaden their understanding of what it takes to enlarge their service scope to meet global market needs.
  • SLF breakout sessions will cover hot topics such as data analytics, product evolution, fraud prevention and longevity and wealth transfer

Jim Fitzpatrick, President of NICSA weighed in on the mission ahead: “the Strategic Leadership Forum continues to expand its reach to provide relevant information to all segments of the NICSA membership. We are pleased to work with a talented group of industry executives, headed by committee co-chairs Larry Fahey, Vice President and Director of Corporate Operations at Eaton Vance and Lynette Turner, Managing Director at BNY Mellon Asset Servicing, to develop valuable content for our membership. I encourage all industry participants to join us in April to actively engage in the development of best practices within the industry we serve.”

NICSA is committed to bringing together today’s top thought leaders within the asset management industry to create an optimal opportunity for collaboration, networking and idea sharing. 

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