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 […]
Our Most Tangible Takeaways on Fearless Leadership
Guest Blog: DPNA Industry Engagement & Events The Diversity Project North America connects industry professionals to collaborate on the issues and opportunities that are driving DEI in asset management. The Engagement & Events Committee shares findings and ideas with the broader industry community. Recently, the Industry Engagement & Events Committee met to discuss the content […]
Nicsa Elects Five New Members To Its Board Of Directors
Boston, MA – November 2, 2022 – Nicsa announced at its 2022 General Membership Meeting the election of five new members to its Board of Directors. The new Board members are as follows: Mike Mastroianni, US Head of Relationship Management, SS&C Kelli O'Brien, Director, Citi Charles Rizzo, Chief Operations Officer, Americas and EMEA, Head of Global Fund Administration, John […]
Boston, MA -- November 2, 2022 -- Nicsa, a leading asset management trade association, is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Nicsa NOVA Awards, which recognize excellence in innovation and leadership within the asset management industry. The 2022 award winners are as follows: Outstanding Service to the Fund Industry - Robert L. Gould […]
“Never overlook the power of moms,” Chandra Sanders, VP of RISE at The Mom Project, said during a lightning session at Nicsa’s recent Fearless Leadership Symposium. “Why? Because moms are a force. A workforce.” At The Mom Project, Sanders works to create economic opportunity for mothers and women of color by helping them live […]
By the time Allie Shafer reached her mid-30s, she had transitioned socially as a transgender woman with one major exception: her workplace. Her company was located in Missouri, a state that to this day has no law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Around the same time, Shafer’s wife was diagnosed […]
The key to gaining support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across your organization is to clearly communicate the reasons "why" it is important: Faster innovation, better team-building, and increased profits are but a few examples. Once everyone is on board, the tactical side of embracing DEI — the “how” — can be even […]
