Who Owns AI Failure? A Brief Framework for AI Governance
By: Nicsa Data Analytics Committee Nicsa's Data Analytics Committee, comprising executives in the asset and wealth management community, presents the following insights around AI Governance: On the presupposition that computers, and by extension artificial intelligence, cannot be held accountable either morally or legally, business owners, AI engineers, and other AI actors in the financial services […]
Private Market Valuations Take Center Stage at Nicsa’s Fund Administration Committee
By: Nicsa Fund Administration Committee Nicsa’s Fund Administration Committee continues to serve as a forum for timely, practical discussions on the evolving challenges facing fund operations. At our latest meeting, members came together to explore one of the most complex areas in the industry today: private market valuations. The session featured Liza Bowersox, Partner in Weaver’s […]
International Committee Explores Trends in Sustainability Investment Products
The ESG investing landscape is evolving fast. Nicsa’s International Committee, comprising executives in the international asset and wealth management community, recently invited Federated Hermes’ Head of Product Strategy & Development, Stuart Ballard to present findings around ESG & Sustainability investments. Recent trends reveal a nuanced picture: while demand for sustainability-aligned products remains significant, the market […]
To the Nicsa Community, I hope 2025 is off to a great start for our members. It’s a privilege to be part of a network offering unique connectivity among industry professionals to better serve clients, support employees, and drive innovation in the asset and wealth management landscape. With over 30 committees covering front-to-back-office business functions, […]
Nicsa Announces 2025 Rising Stars of the Asset & Wealth Management Industry
Boston, MA – June 5,2025 – Nicsa is pleased to announce the 2025 cohort of its annual Rising Star Program, an awards program aimed at providing mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities to diverse, aspiring leaders in the asset and wealth management industry. Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America supports emerging leaders with a program that not only […]
If you or someone from your firm is interested in having their voice heard on the ETF dual share class topic, please contact Sarah Walter ([email protected]) to learn more. Nicsa is proud to serve as a catalyst for collaboration across the asset and wealth management industry. As firms navigate a rapidly evolving landscape, we remain committed […]
A Guest Blog by Olmstead Associates Austin Lewis | Head of Client Experience | [email protected] In an era of industry consolidation and intense competition in asset management, the key to leading the market—or falling behind—often comes down to intelligence. Smarter distribution decisions, driven by technology
