By the time Allie Shafer reached her mid-30s, she had transitioned socially as a transgender woman with one major exception: her workplace. Her company was located in Missouri, a state that to this day has no law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Around the same time, Shafer’s wife was diagnosed […]
The key to gaining support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across your organization is to clearly communicate the reasons "why" it is important: Faster innovation, better team-building, and increased profits are but a few examples. Once everyone is on board, the tactical side of embracing DEI — the “how” — can be even […]
Effective Cost Forecasting and Budgeting in Asset Management
Fund firms want to make the most of advanced technology for cost forecasting and budgeting — and for good reason. By automating the process of budgeting, accruing, and validating fund expenses, firms can increase accuracy, provide more frequent reporting and analytics, and minimize risk, among other benefits. Nicsa members got the scoop on best practices […]
Best Practices in Building a Global Compliance Program
In an increasingly globalized economy, investment firms must embrace a global perspective when it comes to compliance with regulations worldwide. But doing so is no easy task. “When implementing a compliance program in a global environment, there’s a number of challenges that organizations face, from standardization issues in terms of contractual agreements and practices to […]
Industry Leaders Outlook: Product & Marketing Roundtable
It’s no secret that the wealth and asset management industry is facing rapid evolution in terms of product development and marketing trends. As the industry continues to transform, Matt Fronczke, Director, Analytics & Consulting at SS&C Research, says future success lies in the asset manager’s ability to provide personalized investment solutions, which will require a paradigm […]
Morgan Stanley’s Carla Harris to Keynote at the NICSA SLF in April
NICSA members will have the opportunity to hear the unique perspective of an industry powerhouse in an intimate setting during the Strategic Leadership Forum at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL this April. Carla Harris is the Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisorat Morgan Stanley. Carla will […]
November 1, 2019 marked the inauguration of Ursula von der Leyen, the 13th president of the European Commission elected by the European Parliament. In the weeks preceding, Nicsa brought together a panel of global regulatory experts for a #WebinarWednesday event on the EU’s priorities for financial services. Gerard Gilsenan, Senior Director, Regulatory and Investor Communications at FundAssist, moderated the discussion, which […]
Affluent millennials — defined as individuals born from 1982 to 2000 who have $100,000 or more in investible assets — are a nascent but quickly expanding population, and learning how to successfully engage them is of increasing importance to asset management firms. According to a recent study by Cogent Reports, more than a third of […]
