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 […]
In a live session at the recent Nicsa 2024 Strategic Leadership Forum, Think Like a Futurist, participants explored the fascinating world of futurism and how to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technological advances. Forward-thinking leadership perspectives from Matt Mackay, Executive Director, Platform Sales, Corporate & Investment Bank, J.P. Morgan and Debora Kantt, Strategic Foresight & Future […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We may not be aware of them, but Corporate and Business Development Expert Mona Sabett says our unconscious biases are deeply rooted in our evolutionary pasts. Take the loss aversion bias, identified in 1992 by Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman, for example. “That bias says that the pain that we experience from loss outweighs the pleasure […]
NICSA members learned about technological trends poised to transform the asset management landscape and how they can enhance the client experience during the 2018 General Membership Meeting last month. Chuck Gallant, Managing Director at BNY Mellon, moderated the panel, which featured experts from BlackRock, DTCC, and Northern Trust. Barbara O’Malley, Senior Vice President at Northern […]
From OFAC sanctions on Russian oligarchs to the U.S.’s recent withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, changes in global politics are making regulatory compliance an increasing challenge for firms. According to Sam Sundera, Regional Manager, West Coast Americas at SIX, there are more than 4,500 sanctioned securities listed across all global exchanges with approximately 135 […]
Ensuring Compliance with Unclaimed Property Regulations
For fund companies keeping up with a plethora of regulatory standards, unclaimed property compliance can often get lost. However, it’s important to remain educated on state escheatment laws in order to protect shareholders and minimize the risk of costly audits. Unclaimed property legislation is rapidly evolving, and financial services companies must keep up with the […]
It’s no secret that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are becoming a significant part of the investor toolkit — and with increased adoption comes innovation. For today’s asset managers, it’s more important than ever to stay up-to-date on the latest trends shaping the ETF landscape. To that end, NICSA members received an in-depth look at ETF product […]
