Retaining and Promoting Top Talent: Insights from the Diversity Project’s Education & Outreach Committee
Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America's Education Engagement & Outreach Committee is dedicated to widening pipelines of diverse, early career talent into the asset and wealth management industry. In a recent meeting, the committee focused on how to support, retain, and promote that talent. A summary of the results of that Round Table discussion follows. Nicsa’s DEI Perception […]
Building a Positive Workplace Culture: Insights from the Diversity Project North America's Next Practices Committee
Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America's Next Practices Committee is dedicated to supporting its members through best practice collaboration. In a recent meeting, the committee focused on creating healthy, thriving corporate cultures. The committee welcomed Alan Kolp, a distinguished faculty member in residence at Baldwin Wallace University and co-author of several influential works on organizational culture. […]
Post-Pandemic Landscape Remains in State of Evolution
No one could have predicted the upheaval that 2020 would bring. But organizations across the investment management industry nonetheless stepped up to ease the transition to remote workforces. Nicsa members took a deep dive into the most recent policy and process challenges that HR, operations, and client relations teams are overcoming during a recent […]
Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium Draws Industry Powerhouses to the Stage
Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium – the first and only national conference focusing solely on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues specific to the global asset management and fund industry – is set to take place June 16-17. The program will bring together senior business executives to explore how inclusive leadership can enhance productivity, promote growth, […]
Nicsa Adds International Committee to Line-Up of Industry Networking Groups
Boston, MA – May 25, 2021 – Nicsa, a leading trade association dedicated to fostering dialogue and connecting all aspects of the global asset management industry, today announced the launch of a new committee as it further expands its reach across all business lines of the global industry: the Nicsa International Committee. The Nicsa […]
George Gatch and Shundrawn Thomas to Headline at Nicsa's Fearless Leadership Symposium
Boston, MA - May 19, 2021 - Two of the industry’s most dynamic thought leaders will address attendees of Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium. The event, sponsored by Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America, is the first and only national conference focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues specific to the asset management and fund industry […]
Nicsa Welcomes New Committee Chairs and Recognizes Past Service
Boston, MA – May 11, 2021 – Nicsa announced the election of thirteen 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 […]
Nicsa’s Rising Star Program, a new mentorship and awards program aimed at providing networking and career development opportunities to diverse, aspiring leaders in the asset management industry, is underway! Members of Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America are currently selecting nominees for consideration, and winners will be announced at the Fearless Leadership Symposium in June. To […]
Event will highlight bold business practices that are changing the face of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) initiatives Boston, MA – April 28, 2021 — Nicsa, a leading global asset management trade organization, will be hosting its inaugural Fearless Leadership Symposium virtually on June 16-17. The Fearless Leadership Symposium is the first and only national […]
Guest Blog by ALFI, a Nicsa partner. The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) represents the face and voice of the Luxembourg asset management and investment fund community. The following article was written by Michael Maldener, Managing Director & Conducting Officer at Nordea Investment Funds S.A. Nordea Asset Management is a member firm of […]
Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America Partners with LGBT Great on DEI Data Survey
Boston, MA – April 22, 2021 – Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America has partnered with LGBT Great on the release of Holding Up the Mirror: Diversity Data in the Investment, Wealth Management and Savings Industry, a survey of investment, wealth management and savings industry organizations on the collection and usage of DEI data (supported by […]
Nicsa Announces Kelly Sherrard as Executive Director, Head of Operations and Events
Boston, MA – April 1, 2021 – Nicsa announced the hiring of Kelly Sherrard as Executive Director and Head of Operations and Events. Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. Nicsa member firms include […]
