Like most goals worthy of pursuit in life, the asset management industry’s focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is not a one-time initiative but an ongoing effort requiring continuous commitment, compromise, and even course corrections. “We have to fight hard against short-termism when talking about DEI — and serving our clients well from […]
In the early 90s, before Bill Proudman founded his global leadership development consultancy, he began to notice a recurring pattern. Regardless of the industry he was working in, straight, white males like himself outsourced diversity initiatives to people who have been historically marginalized and underrepresented. “If there were two women on the team, they […]
Leading Asset Management Firms Launch Initiative to Improve Diversity of Financial Services Industry
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 2, 2018 – “The Diversity Project,” an initiative focused on increasing diversity within the asset management industry, was launched today in North America by 14 leading financial organizations. NICSA, a non-profit trade association for the global asset management industry, is the sponsor of the Project. The goal of the Diversity Project […]
NICSA Honors Volunteers of the Year at 2019 Strategic Leadership Forum
Washington, D.C. – April 4, 2019—NICSA announced the recipients of its 2019 Volunteer of the Year Awards. Honorees will be celebrated at the NICSA Strategic Leadership Forum held April 3-5, 2019 at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. “NICSA’s Volunteer of the Year Awards recognize the outstanding efforts of […]
Nicsa Partners With Diversified Management Resources For Compliance Practices Survey
Boston - August 18, 2004. The National Investment Company Service Association (NICSA) announced today that it is partnering with Diversified Management Resources (D.M.R.) to conduct a survey to confirm the state of the securities industrys preparation for federal securities regulations that require mutual funds and investment advisers to adopt and implement a Compliance Program and […]
Nicsa Adds New Committees on Alternatives & Separately Managed Accounts
Washington, D.C. – May 21, 2019—NICSA, a leading trade association dedicated to fostering dialogue and connecting all aspects of the global asset management industry, today announced the launch of two new committees as it further expands its reach into the product and distribution business lines of the industry: the Alternative Investments Committee and the Separately […]
Nicsa Announces The Election Of Vice Chairman, Four New Members To The Board Of Directors
Wellesley, MA—June 29, 2005—The National Investment Company Service Association (NICSA) announced at the trade-association’s annual General Membership Meeting the election of a new officer, Vice-Chairman, and the election of four Directors to its Board. Peggy Schooley, President of Evergreen Service Company was elected to the new office, Vice Chairman. Peggy joined Evergreen in 2005 from […]
Miami, Florida - February 18, 2008 - The National Investment Company Service Association (NICSA) announced today that Theresa Hamacher, CFA has been named President of the association, effective March 3, 2008. "NICSA is very fortunate to have Theresa joining the organization," said Peggy Schooley, President of Evergreen Service Company and Chairman of NICSA. "We are […]
