Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through AI
Attendees of Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium discovered the potential of AI in mitigating bias and empowering investors. A panel of four women addressed the audience, delving into this dynamic, technology-driven subject. During the NYC-based event, Cheryl Boyd, Co-Leader of Asset Management Business Transformation at EY led a panel including Myra Chen, Director, VP, Insights and […]
Fireside Chat Looks to Sponsorship as Key Element in DEI Advancement
Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium hosted Byron Pitts, ABC correspondent: Bob Adams, Chief Operations Officer, Fidelity Investments; and Cinda Whitten, Head of Global Investment Operations, Nuveen for a Fireside Chat about the importance of DEI within the global Asset and Wealth Management industry. The trio provided insights as to how intentional sponsorship can move the needle […]
Financial Services Leadership Unites to Support LGBT+ People
From our Partners at LGBT+ Great: Thursday 24 June 2021 -- LGBT Great has launched the 2021 Global Top 100 Executive Allies initiative to mark Pride and spotlight executives from across the financial services industry who have demonstrated excellent leadership on the diversity and inclusion agenda. The 2021 Global Top 100 represent senior leaders […]
Powerful Ways to Further DE&I in the Asset Management Space
Client expectations are shifting the paradigm on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) across the asset management industry. While plenty of work remains to be done, investment managers and other stakeholders know that ethnic, racial, and gender diversity is fundamental to the success of their firms — and they’re eager to effect real change. Attendees […]
Nicsa’s Diversity Project Spurs Industry Dialogue on the AAPI Community Experience
Among the many devastating effects of the ongoing pandemic is a disheartening rise in harassment and attacks on the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. The nonprofit organization Stop AAPI Hate — which tracks incidents of hate and discrimination against the AAPI community in the U.S. — saw an increase in reports from […]
Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America Announces Rising Stars
Boston, MA – June 16, 2021 – Nicsa is pleased to announce the winners of its Rising Star Program, a new mentorship and awards program aimed at providing networking and career development opportunities to diverse, aspiring leaders in the asset management industry. Read “Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America Launches DEI Mentorship and Awards Program.” […]
Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium Draws Industry Powerhouses to the Stage
Nicsa’s Fearless Leadership Symposium – the first and only national conference focusing solely on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues specific to the global asset management and fund industry – is set to take place June 16-17. The program will bring together senior business executives to explore how inclusive leadership can enhance productivity, promote growth, […]
Post-Pandemic Landscape Remains in State of Evolution
No one could have predicted the upheaval that 2020 would bring. But organizations across the investment management industry nonetheless stepped up to ease the transition to remote workforces. Nicsa members took a deep dive into the most recent policy and process challenges that HR, operations, and client relations teams are overcoming during a recent […]
