A recent panel discussion at Nicsa's 2024 Strategic Leadership Forum, Reshaping the Value Chain with AI, explored the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the asset and wealth management industry. The panel was moderated by Michael Sands, Senior Manager, Strategy & Consulting - Capital Markets, Accenture and featured Joe Bonanno, Global Head of Data, Digital and Innovation, […]
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 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 Recognizes Innovators in Asset Management at General Membership Meeting
NICSA will be recognizing outstanding leadership in the global asset management industry at its 2019 GMM in Boston this October. The NICSA NOVA award ceremony is one of our most anticipated events, and we very much look forward to recognizing this year’s winners. Nominated by their colleagues within the asset management industry, award winners are […]
Identifying Growth Opportunities in an Evolving Asset Management Industry
On Thursday, March 1, members attending NICSA’s Strategic Leadership Forum gained insight on emerging trends and opportunities for asset managers and fund companies from the perspective of a leading independent investment research company. Kunal Kapoor, CEO of Morningstar, shared his view on the influx of change in the industry with the 350+ asset management executives […]
Navigating Turbulent Changes to the Sanctions Landscape
“We’re living in a boom time for sanctions,” Stephen Brosnihan, Regional Director, Sales Support Operations for North America at SIX, told NICSA members during a recent #WebinarWednesday session. The event, in which panelists explored how to reduce operational risk in the face of evolving economic sanctions, also featured experts from Bureau van Dijk and Charles Schwab. […]
Pack Your Bag with Best Practices at the NICSA GMM
NICSA will be back at the Royal Sonesta in Boston this fall! Join us for the annual General Membership Meetingfrom October 11-12 to address the top issues facing asset managers and financial service providers. Hear how firms across the industry are streamlining their businesses through enhanced data analytics, evolving resource allocation, and increased focus on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
