Nicsa’s “Face the Membership” Session Featured Two of the Industry’s Most Influential Women
Asset and wealth management executives gathered at Nicsa’s 2024 Strategic Leadership Forum to discuss the most pertinent topics affecting financial professionals worldwide. The popular “Face the Membership” session provided valuable insight into industry trends from two of the industry’s most influential women. Bob Pisani of CNBC moderated the highly anticipated session, featuring Yie-Hsin Hung, President […]
The Rise of Hyperpersonalization in Wealth Management
Attendees of Nicsa's 2024 Strategic Leadership Forum explored the evolution of customization in asset and wealth management in a live session titled The Quest for Hyperpersonalization. The discussion highlighted the shift from basic alignment of client needs with solutions to more sophisticated personalized models enabled by technology. The panel was moderated by Laton Spahr of […]
The Next-Gen Workforce in the Asset Management Industry
The group of individuals we typically classify as the “next generation” is changing. For a long time, the phrase was relatively specific to Generation Y (Millennials), born between 1977 and 1995. But today, Generation Z (Centennials) — or those born after 1995 — are entering the workforce, joining Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers. “Discussions […]
NICSA to be Featured at ALFI Global Distribution Conference
NICSA will once again partner with ALFI for the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry’s Global Distribution Conference from September 25-26 , where 650+ senior representatives from the global distribution community will convene to learn about the latest developments on the global distribution landscape. The conference will reflect on 30 years of UCITS, explore the […]
In June, NICSA hosted a well-attended panel on ESG in New York. This event covered a great deal of ground, and in Part 1 of this three-part series, we discussed how the panelists described learning about ESG as being akin to “Learning a New Language.” Rosetta Stone secured, the audience was then treated to discussion […]
We’ve all seen the headlines touting blockchain’s industry-disrupting capabilities, but what the asset management industry really needs is a firm understanding of the technology’s practical uses. Experts from Foreside and Citisoft broke through the hype late last month with the latest edition of Nicsa’s webinar-based “Reality Behind Buzzwords Series,” which clearly defined blockchain, its use in cryptocurrency, and the implications […]
The asset management industry should take a closer look at unconscious bias and pay more attention to nuances within employee demographics to foster inclusion, industry pros said at a recent Fund Intelligence breakfast briefing. “Sometimes when we speak about women, we neglect women of color,” Shaunice Hawkins, principal at Evolutions Consulting and adjunct professor at New York University, said. “When we […]
NICSA members enjoyed an update on one of the industry’s fastest-growing initiatives — the Diversity Project North America— during a recent #WebinarWednesday event. Shaelyn Otikor, Senior Vice President, Global Strategy, Corporate & Institutional Services at Northern Trust, moderated the event, which also featured forward-thinking representatives from NICSA and Aon. Jylanne Dunne, VP, Diversity Project North America at NICSA, kicked off the program […]
C-Suite Summit: How to Stay Relevant & Bolster Client Value
Frontline industry executives from 1251 Capital Group, Amundi Pioneer Asset Management USA, Capital Group, Easton Vance, and PwC gathered during Nicsa's 2019 General Membership Meeting in Boston to share insights on how to stay relevant and bolster client value. John Stadtler, Partner, US Financial Services Industry Group at PwC, moderated the event, which focused on […]
Is the Asset Management Industry ‘Data Driven’ Yet?
When it comes to data and analytics, Lyndsay Noble, Head of Advance Analytics Practice, SS&C, said asset managers should know where to channel their efforts. “When people think about data-driven companies, they often consider what is known as FAANG: Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google,” Noble said during a breakout session at NICSA’s recent Strategic […]
Two Must-see Keynotes Revealed for NICSA GMM in October
NICSA will be back at the Royal Sonesta in Boston this fall for its annual General Membership Meeting from October 17-18 to address the top issues facing asset managers and financial service providers. Here, NICSA members will have the opportunity to share time with two industry powerhouses: Fidelity’s Carolyn Clancy and Morningstar’s Kunal Kapoor. Upside & Opportunity […]
The Alternative Investments Sector has the Wind in its Sails
Driven by an environment of low interest rates and the quest for return and portfolio diversification, the alternative investments sector has the wind in its sails. With the aim to replicate the UCITS success story in the alternative investments area, Luxembourg has consistently expanded its range of structuring opportunities over the past few years. After […]
