Celebrating Culture: How DPNA Member Firms Honored Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
Each year, from September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. This period is a time to reflect on the profound influence Hispanic Americans have had on the history of the United States and the world. Many of Nicsa’s Diversity Project North […]
Nicsa Announces New Board Members to Advance Leading Practices in Asset and Wealth Management
Boston, MA – October 14, 2024 – Nicsa, a non-profit trade association dedicated to connecting all facets of the asset and wealth management industry to advance leading practices, is pleased to announce the appointment of several distinguished professionals to its Board of Directors. These new board members bring a wealth of expertise, diverse perspectives, and […]
Nicsa 2021 NOVA Awards Recognize Leaders in Asset Management
Boston, MA -- December 13, 2021 -- Nicsa, a leading asset management trade association, is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Nicsa NOVA Awards, which recognize excellence in innovation and leadership within the asset management industry. The 2021 award winners are as follows: Lifetime Achievement Award Michael (Mike) DeNofrio, Managing Director, Head of […]
Build Deep Connections with These Forward-Thinking Asset Management Approaches
Between changing investor demands, a global pandemic, and advancements in technology, the past few years have brought profound change to the wealth management industry. Many of these trends existed pre-COVID-19, but most agree that the virus radically accelerated them, ushering in an inevitable future. Asset managers focused on building relevance and trust in this […]
Relationships Matter: How Asset Managers are Evolving Interactions with Business Partners and Clients
Half of advisors are saying they will not meet an asset manager sales representative in person under any circumstances, and only 29% say they will only meet remotely, according to recent research conducted by SS&C in association with Horsesmouth. “This speaks to the importance of understanding the behaviors and preferences, of the different audiences […]
Leaders Talk Enhancing Advantage and Creating Value
The ongoing evolution of asset management is an important industry topic — and was a frequent point of discussion throughout Nicsa’s recent GMM. “It is no longer a question of ‘if’ asset management needs to change; but rather of what that transformation should look like and how it can create long-term value for all […]
C-Suite Leaders Share Insight on Innovation, Inclusion in a Post COVID-19 Era
“Our jobs are never boring, because our industry is always changing,” Kevin Mahn, President and Chief Investment Officer at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, said during Nicsa’s 2021 General Membership Meeting (GMM) October 6-8. Mahn was one of three executive-level panelists who shared perspectives on boosting client value in a rapidly evolving asset management […]
Boston, MA – November 1, 2021 – Nicsa announced the election of seven new Committee Chairs who will each help support the nonprofit’s work to advance leading practices within the global asset management industry. Nicsa supports a variety of committees that are open to all employees of member firms, providing an excellent opportunity for all divisions, […]
Nicsa’s Annual DEI Perception Study, Prepared with EY, Identifies Authenticity Gaps and Offers Actionable Tips
Nicsa’s Annual DEI Perception Study, Prepared with EY, Identifies Authenticity Gaps and Offers Actionable Tips Asset management industry participants perceive high adoption of DEI importance; however, navigating path to measurable results presents challenges and opportunities. Boston, MA – October 12, 2021– Despite a high level of acceptance of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion […]
Nicsa Appoints Six New Members to Board of Directors at 2021 GMM
Boston, MA – October 6, 20201 – Nicsa announced at its 2021 General Membership Meeting the election of six new members to its Board of Directors. The new Board members are as follows: Ryan Burns | Northern Trust Ken Cawley | Goldman Sachs Lisa Goulemas | Fidelity Kirsten Pickens | FS Investments Steve Rueschhoff | […]
Nicsa Announces Keynote Speaker For 2021 General Membership Meeting
Boston, MA – September 20, 2021 – Nicsa, leading provider of education and networking forums to professionals in the global asset management industry, announces the keynote speaker for its 2021 General Membership Meeting to take place on October 6-8. “High-caliber, dynamic speakers are a critical component of Nicsa’s national conferences, providing attendees a tremendous opportunity for new information on […]
Diversity Project North America Named WIAM DEI Initiative of the Year
Boston, MA – September 8, 2021 – The third-annual Women in Asset Management Award Series (US Edition), presented by DiversityQ, has chosen Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America as 2021 DEI Initiative of the Year. Contestants for this award category were judged based on their initiative’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, its impact on […]