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 2021 NOVA Awards Recognize Leaders in Asset Management
Boston, MA -- December 13, 2021 -- Nicsa, a leading asset management trade association, is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Nicsa NOVA Awards, which recognize excellence in innovation and leadership within the asset management industry. The 2021 award winners are as follows: Lifetime Achievement Award Michael (Mike) DeNofrio, Managing Director, Head of […]
Build Deep Connections with These Forward-Thinking Asset Management Approaches
Between changing investor demands, a global pandemic, and advancements in technology, the past few years have brought profound change to the wealth management industry. Many of these trends existed pre-COVID-19, but most agree that the virus radically accelerated them, ushering in an inevitable future. Asset managers focused on building relevance and trust in this […]
Relationships Matter: How Asset Managers are Evolving Interactions with Business Partners and Clients
Half of advisors are saying they will not meet an asset manager sales representative in person under any circumstances, and only 29% say they will only meet remotely, according to recent research conducted by SS&C in association with Horsesmouth. “This speaks to the importance of understanding the behaviors and preferences, of the different audiences […]
Leaders Talk Enhancing Advantage and Creating Value
The ongoing evolution of asset management is an important industry topic — and was a frequent point of discussion throughout Nicsa’s recent GMM. “It is no longer a question of ‘if’ asset management needs to change; but rather of what that transformation should look like and how it can create long-term value for all […]
C-Suite Leaders Share Insight on Innovation, Inclusion in a Post COVID-19 Era
“Our jobs are never boring, because our industry is always changing,” Kevin Mahn, President and Chief Investment Officer at Hennion & Walsh Asset Management, said during Nicsa’s 2021 General Membership Meeting (GMM) October 6-8. Mahn was one of three executive-level panelists who shared perspectives on boosting client value in a rapidly evolving asset management […]
Boston, MA – November 1, 2021 – Nicsa announced the election of seven 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 divisions, […]
