Putting Words into Action: Quick Takes from the Fearless Leadership Symposium
Advice from the C-Suite was flowing throughout Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium in NYC this June. Here's a summary of the key action items for participants to take to their own firms to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Key Action Items and Takeaways: Get Involved in Business Resource Groups (BRGs): BRGs for underrepresented communities are […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nicsa Unveils Full Speaker Lineup for 2020 GMM, Covering All Facets of Asset Management
Thought leaders and industry innovators from across the asset management spectrum will convene at Nicsa’s virtual General Membership Meeting from October 7-9. The speaker lineup features leading experts from a diverse set of asset management firms, broker dealers, and an extensive group of financial services firms. Thirty-seven speakers from 34 different companies will cover […]
Regulatory Discussion Reveals New Rules, Reviews Impact to Asset Managers
Nicsa members received a generous dose of regulatory oversight during a recent Webinar Wednesday panel event moderated by Frank Maresca, Vice President of Broadridge. “The SEC has been very busy this year, both proposing and enacting rules that impact reporting,” Maresca said. “It is interesting to examine how these rules converge in making information for investors […]
Nicsa Announces Financial Industry Leader Jamie Dimon as Keynote for General Membership Meeting
Boston, MA – September 2, 2020 —Nicsa, a global asset management trade association, announced that JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon, a financial industry leader and catalyst for innovation, will headline as a closing speaker at its 2020 General Membership Meeting in a Fireside Chat with Jim Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of […]
Nicsa’s Diversity Project Sponsors Industry Dialogue on Authentic Allyship
Dismantling systemic racism in the workplace is an effort that will require a fundamental shift in workplace culture and governance. After all, racism and biases rear their persistent and ugly heads in many forms, including fewer job opportunities, lower salaries, and less career advancement. One of the first steps in healing the wounds of […]
By Justine Phoenix, Head of Diversity Project North America: I was honored to participate in J.P. Morgan’s recent internal round table discussion led by their AsPIRE & BOLD Business Resource Groups, titled “Rediscovering Ourselves: Understanding Racism and Discrimination in the Workplace.” The panel boldly and skillfully explored the topics of racism and discrimination in the workplace. […]
Business Continuity Experts on Developing a “Return to the Workplace” Roadmap
Since March, leaders in the asset management industry have been forced to adapt to the new reality brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, in the face of continued uncertainty, firms are doing all they can to develop policies and processes that will ensure a safe return to the workplace. Business continuity leaders shared […]