Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through AI
Attendees of Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium discovered the potential of AI in mitigating bias and empowering investors. A panel of four women addressed the audience, delving into this dynamic, technology-driven subject. During the NYC-based event, Cheryl Boyd, Co-Leader of Asset Management Business Transformation at EY led a panel including Myra Chen, Director, VP, Insights and […]
Are our strides towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive industry being sustained or regressing? Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium tackled this hard-hitting question with an esteemed panel including Tommy Arnold, Principal, FSO Consulting Wealth & Asset Management, Ernst & Young LLP; Omar Aguilar, CEO and CIO, Schwab Asset Management; and Michelle Thompson-Dolberry, Chief DEI Officer, […]
Stripping the Labels: Panelists Talk Operational Change
Investment management companies have had clearly-defined front, middle, and back offices for ages — but over the years, corporate culture has begun to change. Nicsa members explored how firms are breaking down the walls from an operational perspective during the second day of GMM 2020, held virtually on October 8. “Asset managers, services providers: […]
Distributors Take a Close Look at the Product Lifecycle
Nicsa members received a detailed look into product lifecycle challenges from the distributor’s point of view during the second day of GMM 2020, held virtually on October 8. Linda York, Senior Vice President of Cogent Syndicated, moderated the event, which featured diverse perspectives from Bank of America, LPL Financial, and Morgan Stanley. Robert […]
As we inch closer to 2021, seasoned product leaders from American Century, John Hancock, and Nationwide shared their future product priorities during the second day of GMM 2020 (held virtually on October 8). Dan Beckman, Head of U.S. Product, Columbia Threadneedle, moderated the panel, which focused on the current landscape for alternative investments, interval […]
Exploring the Asset Management Industry’s Return to Office
A forward-thinking virtual panel kicked off Nicsa’s 2020 General Membership Meeting October 7 by addressing the question on nearly every professional’s mind: What will it take for the asset management industry to reopen offices safely? Justin Hall, Partner at PwC, who moderated the session, said that over the past six months, he’s seen the […]
Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America Announces Release of D&I Pulse Survey Results
Boston, MA – October 28, 2020 – Nicsa is pleased to announce the release of its 2020 Pulse Survey Report: a pulse check on the perception of diversity, equity and inclusion in the asset management industry. As part of its mission to accelerate D&I in the asset management industry, Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America […]
Nicsa Announces Election of Chairman and Six New Members to its Board of Directors
Boston, MA – October 13, 2020 – Nicsa announced at its 2020 General Membership Meeting the election of Scott Brady, Head of US Product Development & Strategy at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, as Chairman of its Board of Directors. As Chairman, Mr. Brady will preside over the governing body of the Association as well as […]
Nicsa’s “Face the Membership” Session to Feature Two of the Industry’s Most Influential Women
Asset management executives from over 50 firms will gather at Nicsa’s virtual General Membership Meeting to discuss some of the most timely and pertinent topics affecting the global asset management industry. As always, the much anticipated “Face the Membership” session is expected to provide valuable insight into industry trends from the perspective of industry thought […]
Nicsa 2020 General Membership Meeting to Focus on the Path Forward for the Asset Management Industry
Boston, MA – September 28, 2020 — Nicsa’s keystone industry event, its General Membership Meeting, is going virtual this year and features some of the industry’s most influential innovators. The GMM will take place from October 7-9. The General Membership Meeting will bring together industry professionals via a virtual platform to hear dynamic and […]
Sustainability has become a core lifestyle value in recent years, driving demand in the asset management industry for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-based investment solutions. Nicsa members received updates on both the demand and supply side of the emerging market during a recent Webinar Wednesday event. Dan Bender, Managing Director at EY, moderated the […]
Soledad O’Brien, Award-winning Journalist, Author and Philanthropist to Take Nicsa Stage at GMM
Nicsa members will have the opportunity to hear the unique perspective of award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and host of the weekly syndicated political show, Matter of Fact, during the 2020 General Membership Meeting on October 9. Soledad O’Brien is CEO of Soledad O’Brien Productions, a multi-platform media product company dedicated to telling empowering and authentic stories […]
