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Nicsa Elects Five New Members To Its Board Of Directors

By Nicsa Admin posted 17 hours ago
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Boston, MA – September 29, 2023 – Nicsa announced the election of five new members to its Board of Directors. The new slate of directors and officers will take effect November 6, 2023. The new Board members are as follows: Dan Houlihan , President & CEO, STP Investment Services LLC Brooke Marrujo , Senior Vice President, Capital Group | American Funds Stephen Patrickakos , Head of Managed Investments, Bank of America / Merrill Lynch Brian Shlissel , Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Andrew Strnad , Partner, ACA “We’re excited to expand our Board of Directors with these industry thought leaders and visionaries. ...
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Speaker Line-Up for Nicsa’s GMM to Provide Critical Business Pathing for Asset and Wealth Managers

By Nicsa Admin posted 4 days ago
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Boston, MA – September 25, 2023 – The Nicsa 2023 General Membership Meeting (GMM) will take place November 7 -8 at the Marriott Long Wharf in Boston, MA . The two days of on-site learning and networking will provide timely insights into critical business pathing for 2024 and beyond. Conference content will take deep dives into AI, product development, NextGen workforce, and the retirement landscape. The event will also feature the Annual NOVA Awards Luncheon honoring industry change agents. Conference participants will include industry executive from all facets of asset and wealth management including product development, distribution, ...
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Nicsa Announces 2023 Blackwell Scholarship Awards

By Nicsa Admin posted 07-21-2023
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Boston, MA – July 21, 2023 — Nicsa has announced the winners of its 2023 Blackwell Scholarship Awards . Blackwell Scholars receive up to four years of scholarship support, a mentor from a Nicsa member company, and access to career networking and internship opportunities. 2023 marks the 25 th year of Blackwell Scholarship awards. The 2023 Blackwell Scholarship recipients are as follows: Alyssa Castro | Davidson College, class of 2027 Saanvi Chougule | New Jersey Institute of Technology, class of 2027 Nicholas Gasper | Saint Vincent College, class of 2027 Amanda Sanchez | Louisiana State University, class of 2027 ...
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Nicsa Recognizes New Committee Chairs, First Half of 2023

By Nicsa Admin posted 07-10-2023
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Boston, MA – July 10, 2023 – Nicsa, a leading Association in support of the asset and wealth management industry, recognized six new Committee Chairs over the past six months. These individuals have each helped support the nonprofit’s work to advance leading practices across a wide spectrum of industry business lines and professionals. Nicsa supports a variety of committees that are open to all employees of member firms. Committees comprise individuals across divisions, departments, and all levels of management who actively participate in collaboration around industry solutions. View full list of Nicsa Committees here. Committee Chairs ...
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Nicsa's Diversity Project North America Announces 2023 Rising Stars

By Nicsa Admin posted 06-22-2023
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Boston, MA – June 14, 2023 – Nicsa is pleased to announce the 2023 awardees of its Rising Star Program , a mentorship and awards program aimed at providing networking and career development opportunities to diverse, aspiring leaders in the asset management industry. Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America recognizes the importance of supporting emerging leaders with a program that not only provides recognition and exposure for diverse employees, but develops and hones the skills critical for retention and advancement of valued talent within the industry. The 2023 Rising Stars were nominated by member firms of Nicsa’s Diversity Project ...
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Speaker Lineup Announced for Nicsa’s 2023 Fearless Leadership Symposium

By Nicsa Admin posted 05-09-2023
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Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America, a leading advocate for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the asset and wealth management industry, is pleased to announce its impressive speaker lineup for its upcoming Fearless Leadership Symposium. The event will be held in NYC on June 14 and will bring together experts, advocates, and thought leaders from a variety of industry perspectives. The conference promises to be a powerful and inspiring event, where experts from across the industry will convene to discuss DEI issues specific to the industry, including executive accountability, industry sustainability, critical skills and strategies ...
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Leading Asset and Wealth Management Firms Convene to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Industry

By Nicsa Admin posted 05-04-2023
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May 4, 2023 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On June 14, the asset and wealth management industry will come together for meaningful dialogue and action planning around key business initiatives that enhance productivity, promote growth, and drive bottom line results. Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium – the premier DEI-focused conference for global asset and wealth management business leaders – will unite senior executives to explore the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion in the industry. The event, powered by Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America (DPNA) and launched in 2021, was the first national conference ...
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Nicsa Launches 2023 DEI Perception Study, Prepared with EY

By Nicsa Admin posted 04-19-2023
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Boston, MA –April 17, 2023 – As part of its ongoing mission to accelerate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the asset and wealth management industry, Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America has teamed up with EY to deliver its 2023 DEI Perception Survey. The survey explores insights on the perception of progress in the asset and wealth management industry in addressing important areas of focus around DEI, including transparency, talent attraction and retention, and corporate culture. The survey was launched on April 19 and was prepared with Ernst & Young LLP ( EY US), a founding member of the Diversity Project North ...
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CEOs Forecast the Trajectory of the Asset Management Industry

By Nicsa Admin posted 03-20-2023
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A familiar face helped kick off the last day of the Strategic Leadership Forum: CNBC Anchor Tyler Mathisen, a long-time moderator of Nicsa's Face the Membership session. The journalist's fireside chat with top leaders from the asset management industry centered on the pressing issues of 2023, from how technology will continue to shape financial services to ESG investing and DEI. The conversation opened with a discussion of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on financial services — and what firms should do about it. Lena Haas, Head of Wealth Management Advice and Solutions at Edward Jones, cautioned against human replacement theories when discussing ...
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Financial Services in the Metaverse

By Nicsa Admin posted 03-20-2023
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A session on the potential of the metaverse in the global asset and wealth management industry closed out Nicsa’s Strategic Leadership Forum in March — proving that science fiction is inching its way much closer to fact. John W. Stadtler, Partner, Financial Services Industry, PwC, moderated the panel, which focused on how the metaverse will shape products, services, and relationships moving forward. The conversation started with what remains a pressing question for many pondering the metaverse: What, exactly, is it? “Metaverse is part of what we call Web3, which is the third iteration of the internet and web,” said Grady Hua, Director at PwC. “Web1 ...
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Rethink Your Product Pipeline

By Nicsa Admin posted 03-20-2023
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Each year, market intelligence provider Cerulli Associates surveys more than 10,000 affluent investors to identify investment product development trends. In early March, attendees of Nicsa's Strategic Leadership Form were given valuable takeaways from this research, as well as strategic insight into demand, distribution, and innovation across packaged investment vehicles. Scott Smith, Director at Cerulli Associates, who moderated the conference session, said today's investors seek financial advisors who take the time to understand their needs, consider their entire financial picture, and propose solutions customized to their needs and goals. With that in ...
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Financial Inclusion: Why and How to Take Action

By Nicsa Admin posted 03-20-2023
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Inclusion in the workplace —a practice that prioritizes empathetic leadership and a universal sense of belonging — is a vital characteristic of a healthy company culture. But there’s a related piece of the puzzle our industry must keep top of mind: Financial inclusion. “We define that as the intentional focus on creating products, services, and strategies that solve for the underserved and underrepresented communities,” Jamila Mayfield, Partner at EY, told attendees of Nicsa’s 2023 Strategic Leadership Forum in March. The educational session, moderated by Jessica Ruggles, Corporate Vice President, Financial Wellness Thought Leadership & Market ...
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Nicsa Announces Volunteer of the Year Awardees

By Nicsa Admin posted 02-09-2023
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Boston, MA – February 9, 2023 — Nicsa has announced its Volunteer of the Year Awardees, who will be honored at its Strategic Leadership Forum at the beginning of March. Nicsa’s Volunteer of the Year Awards recognize outstanding efforts of members who are dedicated to supporting the mission of the Association, serving the global asset management community, and advancing the broader industry. Nicsa’s committees work to provide association members with educational resources on the issues that matter most to the global asset management industry. On behalf of Nicsa, committee members support the association’s mission of developing, sharing, and advancing ...
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Nicsa Recognizes New Committee Chairs

By Nicsa Admin posted 02-07-2023
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Boston, MA – February 7, 2023 – Nicsa recognized nine new Committee Chairs over the past six months who have each helped support the nonprofit’s work to advance leading practices within the global asset management industry. Committee Chairs are the visionaries responsible for establishing and tracking the mission of Nicsa Committees, as well as presiding over activities and content generation. Nicsa supports a variety of committees that are open to all employees of member firms, which include asset managers, wealth managers, Broker Dealers, and professional service firms. Committee engagement provides an excellent opportunity for individuals from all divisions, ...
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A Letter to Members from Jim Fitzpatrick, 2023

By Nicsa Admin posted 02-06-2023
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As we move along into this new year, I’d like to take a moment to thank you for your ongoing support of each other, our industry, and Nicsa during the last twelve months. 2022 was a very special year for Nicsa as we celebrated our 60th anniversary. I’d like to highlight some of the ways we’ve been working to advance the industry and promote best practices. Please join me for a moment to look at how critical connections among our membership, including asset managers, wealth mangers, broker dealers and service providers, have shaped and powered the industry. As all of you are aware, Nicsa is a volunteer organization, and we are dependent on our committees ...
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What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail? Find out at Nicsa’s SLF.

By Nicsa Admin posted 02-01-2023
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Chasing Failure is all about having a vision for a goal and knowing that the road will be paved with failure, but still proceeding with conviction and passion. This is what sets apart those who succeed beyond measure. When was the last time you said yes to an opportunity that you knew might fail? This is the question that leadership expert Ryan Leak is asking Fortune 500 executives, NBA all-stars, and on March 1 in Fort Lauderdale : the Nicsa membership. Join us at Nicsa’s Strategic Leadership Forum , where Ryan will share the blueprint for Chasing Failure. Ryan Leak is an Author, Speaker, Executive Coach, and Filmmaker. He has been hired by Fortune ...
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Nicsa Elects Four New Members to Its Board Of Directors

By Nicsa Admin posted 01-31-2023
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Boston, MA – January 30, 2023 – Nicsa has announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. The new Board members are as follows: Emmy Bernard , Partner, Head of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships, ACA Group John Gray , Senior Vice President, Envision Financial Systems, Inc. Angela Morales , Director of Alternative Investments, Charles Schwab Investment Management Christine Selmi , Senior Vice President, Account, Treasury & Tax Services, Fidelity Investments Ryan Burns , Senior Vice President, Northern Trust was nominated to join the Executive Committee and serve as a Vice President and Chair of the ...
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Invesco’s Head of Americas Region to Address Nicsa Membership at Flagship Event in March

By Nicsa Admin posted 01-19-2023
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Andrew Schlossberg is Senior Managing Director and of Invesco’s Head Americas region. He has been in the asset management industry since 1996 and has been with Invesco Ltd. since 2001, serving in multiple leadership roles across the company’s global businesses. Mr. Schlossberg will address Nicsa members at the 2023 Strategic Leadership Forum in Ft Lauderdale this March. Mr. Schlossberg is active within the financial services industry, currently serving on the Investment Company Institute (ICI) Board of Governors and Executive Committee. Previously, he served on the board and advisory boards of the U.K. Investment Association, ICI Global, City U.K. and the ...
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JP Morgan’s Chief Global Strategist to Headline at Nicsa’s Strategic Leadership Forum

By Nicsa Admin posted 01-04-2023
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Dr. David Kelly , one of the industry’s most respected authorities on capital markets, will address Nicsa members at the 2023 Strategic Leadership Forum in Ft Lauderdale this March. Dr. Kelly is the Chief Global Strategist and Head of the Global Market Insights Strategy Team for J.P. Morgan Asset Management. With a focus on investment implications of an evolving environment, Dr. Kelly will share his views on the economic landscape and prospective asset class returns. Attendees will benefit from this Economic & Election Impact Masterclass and have an opportunity to ask questions that will shed light on an environment of rapid market change, evolving ...
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Four Thought Provoking Questions About Sales Data

By Nicsa Admin posted 12-13-2022
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In the asset management industry, harnessing data correctly helps distribution teams boost productivity and improve client engagement, among other benefits. Leaders from Franklin Templeton, Allspring Global Investments, and Morgan Stanley took a deep dive into this topic during a recent session at Nicsa’s GMM moderated by Ben Doob, Head of Market Intelligence at ISS. Doob asked four thought-provoking questions: How are firms prioritizing data acquisition? For John Miller, Investment Strategies Consultant at Allspring Global Investments, the goal is to acquire datasets that cover an advisor's needs in a holistic manner. But before prioritizing ...
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