Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America Announces 2024 Rising Stars
Boston, MA – June 4, 2024 – Nicsa is pleased to announce the winners of its Rising Star Program, a mentorship and awards program aimed at providing networking and career development opportunities to diverse, aspiring leaders in the asset and wealth management industry. Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America recognizes the importance of supporting emerging leaders with a program […]
Nicsa Plans NYC Event Focused on DEI in Asset and Wealth Management
Boston, MA – May 13, 2024 — Nicsa, a leading global asset and wealth management trade organization, will be hosting its annual Fearless Leadership Symposium in NYC on June 12, 2024. The in-person event will highlight business practices that promote long-term growth in the asset and wealth management industry. The event will bring together industry leaders to […]
As advances in technology and other trends continue to reshape the role of the financial advisor, it’s clear that an agile approach is key. Members had the opportunity to explore the most important actions advisors are taking to change their practice and what they will need to be ready for the future during Nicsa’s SLF […]
Educational Clinic Explores Disruption in the Distribution Landscape
FinTech firms are increasingly making an impact on the asset management landscape — but what specific forces are driving this disruption, and where will they lead the industry? Members explored this topic during an interactive educational clinic held at Nicsa’s latest SLF event in February of 2020, moderated by Dennis Gallant, Senior Analyst at Aite […]
Exploring the Practical Challenges of Vendor Governance Oversight
Nicsa members received an in-depth look at vendor oversight programs from the perspective of both asset management firms that have outsourced key functions and the service providers they’ve hired. The event took place in February 2020. Marc Lotti, Partner, Division Head, Cybersecurity and Risk at ACA-Aponix moderated the event, which also featured thought leaders at […]
A diverse panel of tech experts took the stage at Nicsa’s recent SLF to share their perspectives on the asset management industry’s digital transformation trends — from blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) to behavioral biometrics and cybersecurity. The session, moderated by Lyndsay Noble, Director of Data Science at SS&C, featured thought leaders from BNY Mellon, […]
Global Perspectives on Investment Management Growth Trends
While the majority of today’s millionaires live in North America, the fastest growth is occurring in international markets. According to a 2019 study by Boston Consulting Group, revenue in Asia’s private banking sector alone could equal or exceed that of Western Europe by 2023. Jennifer Hoopes, Senior Managing Director and General Counsel at Foreside, pointed […]
Citi’s Candi Wolff Explores Unique Aspects of the 2020 Race
It’s no secret that the upcoming presidential election may have a significant impact on the asset management industry — but what should we expect? Candi Wolff, Head of Global Government Affairs at Citi, gave Nicsa members her perspective on the issue as a keynote speaker at Nicsa’s SLF in late February. Wolff, who served in […]
Tenured CEOs Offer Projections and Predictions for the Future
“The one thing I know for sure is that change will be constant,” Jeff Ringdahl, President and COO at Resolute Investment Managers told Nicsa members during a panel discussion at the 2020 Strategic Leadership Forum in February. The conversation, which was moderated by Paul Kraft, US Mutual Fund and Investment Adviser Practice Leader at […]
Industry Veteran Peter Kraus on Innovations in Client-first Fee Structures
Nicsa members kicked off the 2020 Strategic Leadership Forum in February with a deep dive into fee structures with Wall Street veteran Peter Kraus. For more than four decades, Kraus worked at major financial institutions — including Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, and AllianceBernstein (AB). In 2018, as a vocal proponent of pay-for-performance compensation models, […]
Leaders in Global Wealth Management Share 2020 Business Planning Perspectives
Attendees at Nicsa's 2020 Strategic Leadership Forum gained insight into industry trends from the perspective of distributors during the Face the Membership Part II session, on Friday, February 28. The panel was moderated by professional investor and TV personality Guy Adami — one of the original “Fast Money Five” on CNBC’s Fast Money program. He […]
CNBC’s Guy Adami Heads Panel of Thought Leaders in Global Asset Management
Nicsa members gained insight into industry trends from the perspective of leading firms during a recent Face the Membership Roundtable at Nicsa's 2020 Strategic Leadership Forum. The Forum took place at the end of February 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The highly anticipated event was spearheaded by professional investor and TV personality Guy Adami — […]
