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.
About the Survey
About Diversity Project North America
The Diversity Project’s goal is to accelerate progress towards a diverse and inclusive culture in the asset and wealth management industry to deliver the best possible results for clients, reflect the society we serve, and ensure long-term business sustainability. Click here for more information on Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America initiative.
Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted an open and collaborative environment, where members’ and partners’ deep expertise and unique perspectives have come together to help strategically implement and support the industry’s most vital issues. Click here for more information about membership.
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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 leading practices among industry participants. Each year, Nicsa recognizes volunteers who have constantly gone above and beyond in their efforts to serve the Nicsa community in the last 12 months.
“We are very honored to recognize these exemplary professionals, who demonstrate passion, leadership, and dedication toward advancing best practices in the asset and wealth management industry,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, President and CEO of Nicsa.
A list of this year’s honorees follows:
Alternative Investments Committee
Justin Schwartz | DTCC
Compliance & Risk Management Committee
Eileen Storz-Salino | Morgan Stanley
Content Committee
Anish Mazumdar | Aliter Investment Services, LLC
Data Analytics Committee
Brian Foote | Broadridge
Diversity Project Benchmarking Committee
Cheryl Reich | Broadridge
Diversity Project Education & Outreach Committee
John Saf | Calamos Investments
Diversity Project Fearless Leadership Symposium Committee
Meaghan Ryan, CFA | Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Diversity Project Industry Engagement & Events Committee
La Rae Heyl | Aegon Asset Management
Diversity Project “Next Practices” Committee
Rosa Licea-Mailloux | MFS Investment Management
Fund & Investor Services Committee
Linda Azzara | GMO
Fund Administration Committee
Tom Perugini | State Street
General Membership Meeting Committee
Kelli O'Brien | Citi
International Committee
Emmanuel Gutton | ALFI
Membership Committee
David Whitaker
Next Gen Committee
Donnie Aylward | MFS Investment Services
Product & Distribution Committee
Justin Hansen | MFS Investment Management
Retirement Committee
Perri Williams | Invesco
SMA & Model Portfolio Committee
Melissa Cross | Allspring Global Investments
Strategic Leadership Forum Committee
Jim Nolan | Citi
Technology & Digital Innovation Committee
Stan Hawkins | Capital Group | American Funds
UIT Committee
Dawn Kahler | Guggenheim Investments
Unclaimed Property Committee
Heather Gabell | MarketSphere Unclaimed Property Specialists
President’s Awards
Steve Rueschhoff | Edward Jones
Kelli O'Brien | Citi
About Nicsa
Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted an open and collaborative environment, where members’ and partners’ deep expertise and unique perspectives have come together to help strategically implement and support the industry’s most vital issues. Click here for more information about membership.
Nicsa aims to help firms operating in all segments of the global asset management industry meet the changing needs of their clients by aligning and educating industry participants through formal education programs, interactive forums, networking opportunities, and initiatives such as the Diversity Project North America. The Diversity Project’s goal is to accelerate progress towards a diverse and inclusive culture in the asset management industry to deliver the best possible results for clients, reflect the society we serve, and ensure long-term business sustainability. Click here for more information on Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America initiative.
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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 Membership Committee.
“Nicsa is proud to announce the expansion of our Board, which brings valued thought leadership and diverse perspectives to our mission of advancing best practices in the asset and wealth management industry,” said Nicsa President & CEO Jim Fitzpatrick.
At its 2022 General Membership Meeting, Nicsa announced that five new members had been elected to its Board of Directors; that information can be found here.
The full list of elected officers on the Nicsa Executive Committee include:
Chairperson: Scott Brady, Head of Product Development & Strategy, Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Vice Chairperson: Stacy Bernstein, Head of Financial Intermediaries, American Century Investments
Vice President, Content: Janet Bienkowski, Vice President, MFS Investment Management
Vice President, Membership: Ryan Burns, Senior Vice President, Northern Trust
Vice President, Audit: Lisa Halbach, Vice President, Director of Fund Administration, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
Vice President, Nominating: Clint Harris, Executive Vice President & Head of Wealth Management Platforms, Invesco
Vice President & Treasurer: Irene Speridakos, Managing Director, Global Head of Investment Managers, BNY Mellon
View full list of Nicsa board members here.
About Nicsa
Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted an open and collaborative environment, where members’ and partners’ deep expertise and unique perspectives have come together to help strategically implement and support the industry’s most vital issues. Click here for more information about membership.
Nicsa aims to help firms operating in all segments of the global asset management industry meet the changing needs of their clients by aligning and educating industry participants through formal education programs, interactive forums, networking opportunities, and initiatives such as the Diversity Project North America. The Diversity Project’s goal is to accelerate progress towards a diverse and inclusive culture in the asset management industry to deliver the best possible results for clients, reflect the society we serve, and ensure long-term business sustainability. Click here for more information on Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America initiative.
Boston, MA -- Nicsa, a leading asset management trade association, announced the winners of the 2022 Nicsa NOVA Awards at its recent General Membership Meeting. The awards recognize excellence in innovation and leadership within the asset management industry.
The 2022 award winners are as follows:
Outstanding Service to the Fund Industry - Robert L. Gould Award
Rheeta Wise, President, MFS Service Center, MFS Investment Management
Strategic Leadership Award
Anne Hebard-Duduch, Strategic Client Executive, SS&C Technologies
Industry Innovation Awards
Innovation in Distribution | Eaton Vance Advisor Institute | Chasing Positivity®
Innovation in Product Development & Marketing | State Street | Total ESG Solutions
Innovation in Technology | Citi | Proprietary Advanced Citi ETF System (ACES)
Innovation in Technology | John Hancock/Manulife | Landscape DX
Operational Excellence | FIS | Global Transfer Agency Services
Emerging Leaders
Edmarie Leatherman, Product Owner, Capital Group, American Funds
Daryn Levesque, Senior Principal Consultant (ETP), ACA Foreside Distribution Operations, ACA Group
Sarah Mahmoud, Managing Consultant, SS&C
Xiaochun Zhu, Vice President, Insigma, HengTian Software
President’s Awards
Chuck Gallant, Director, Digital and Data Products, BNY Mellon
Mark Lavan, Co-Head Retail Sales, Franklin Templeton
Kelli O'Brien, Director, North America Fund Services Product Manager, Citi
“The 2022 Nicsa NOVA Award honorees are an exceptional group of industry professionals who have demonstrated dedication, excellence. and leadership. We are very proud of their contributions to the global asset management community,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of Nicsa.
About Nicsa
Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. For over fifty years, Nicsa has promoted an open and collaborative environment, where members’ and partners’ deep expertise and unique perspectives have come together to help strategically implement and support the industry’s most vital issues. Click here for more information about membership.
Nicsa aims to help firms operating in all segments of the global asset management industry meet the changing needs of their clients by aligning and educating industry participants through formal education programs, interactive forums, networking opportunities, and initiatives such as the Diversity Project North America. The Diversity Project’s goal is to accelerate progress towards a diverse and inclusive culture in the asset management industry to deliver the best possible results for clients, reflect the society we serve, and ensure long-term business sustainability. Click here for more information on Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America initiative.
Boston, MA – November 2, 2022 – Nicsa announced at its 2022 General Membership Meeting the election of five new members to its Board of Directors.
The new Board members are as follows:
Mike Mastroianni, US Head of Relationship Management, SS&C
Kelli O'Brien, Director, Citi
Charles Rizzo, Chief Operations Officer, Americas and EMEA, Head of Global Fund Administration, John Hancock
Tosin Salami, Senior Vice President, of Product Strategy, State Street Bank
John Stadtler, Partner, PwC Financial Services
“We’re excited to expand our board with five new members who will bring expertise and insight to our work and long-term mission,” said Nicsa President & CEO Jim Fitzpatrick. “These outstanding professionals, representing some of the industry’s leading firms, will add valued and varied perspectives to how Nicsa advances leading practices in the global asset management community.”
The following Board members’ terms were elected for a second term:
Katerina Tzouganatos, Principal, Control & Regulatory, Deloitte
David Rosen, Managing Director, Head of Wealth Management Innovation, Morgan Stanley
Clint Harris, Executive Vice President & Head of Wealth Management Platforms, Invesco
Eileen Norton, Managing Director, Managed Accounts, Alternative Investments & Structured Product Solutions, Charles Schwab
Dan Moorman, Managing Director, Packaged Investment Products, Wells Fargo
Frieda Lewis, Chief Commercial Diversity Officer, Broadridge
Chris Keller, President, Harris Associates
The full list of elected officers on the Nicsa Executive Committee include:
Chairperson: Scott Brady, Head of Product Development & Strategy, Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Vice Chairperson: Stacy Bernstein, Head of Financial Intermediaries, American Century Investments
Vice President & Treasurer: Irene Speridakos, Managing Director, Global Head of Investment Managers, BNY Mellon
Vice President, Membership: David Whitaker, Global Services Leader, ACA Group
Vice President, Content: Janet Bienkowski, Vice President, MFS Investment Management
Vice President, Audit: Lisa Halbach, Vice President, Director of Fund Administration, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch
Vice President, Nominating: Clint Harris, Executive Vice President & Head of Wealth Management Platforms, Invesco
View full list of Nicsa board members here.
About Nicsa
Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. For over sixty years, Nicsa has promoted an open and collaborative environment, where members’ and partners’ deep expertise and unique perspectives have come together to help strategically implement and support the industry’s most vital issues. Click here for more information about membership.
Nicsa aims to help firms operating in all segments of the global asset management industry meet the changing needs of their clients by aligning and educating industry participants through formal education programs, interactive forums, networking opportunities, and initiatives such as the Diversity Project North America. The Diversity Project’s goal is to accelerate progress towards a diverse and inclusive culture in the asset management industry to deliver the best possible results for clients, reflect the society we serve, and ensure long-term business sustainability. Click here for more information on Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America initiative.
Boston, MA -- November 2, 2022 -- Nicsa, a leading asset management trade association, is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Nicsa NOVA Awards, which recognize excellence in innovation and leadership within the asset management industry.
The 2022 award winners are as follows:
Outstanding Service to the Fund Industry - Robert L. Gould Award
Rheeta Wise, President, MFS Service Center, MFS Investment Management
Strategic Leadership Award
Anne Hebard-Duduch, Strategic Client Executive, SS&C Technologies
Industry Innovation Awards
Innovation in Distribution | Eaton Vance Advisor Institute | Chasing Positivity®
Innovation in Product Development & Marketing | State Street | Total ESG Solutions
Innovation in Technology | Citi | Proprietary Advanced Citi ETF System (ACES)
Innovation in Technology | John Hancock/Manulife | Landscape DX
Operational Excellence | FIS | Global Transfer Agency Services
Emerging Leaders
Edmarie Leatherman, Product Owner, Capital Group, American Funds
Daryn Levesque, Senior Principal Consultant (ETP), ACA Foreside Distribution Operations, ACA Group
Sarah Mahmoud, Managing Consultant, SS&C
Xiaochun Zhu, Vice President, Insigma, HengTian Software
President’s Awards
Chuck Gallant, Director, Digital and Data Products, BNY Mellon
Mark Lavan, Co-Head Retail Sales, Franklin Templeton
Kelli O'Brien, Director, North America Fund Services Product Manager, Citi
“The 2022 Nicsa NOVA Award honorees are an exceptional group of industry professionals who have demonstrated dedication, excellence. and leadership. We are very proud of their contributions to the global asset management community,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, President & CEO of Nicsa.
About Nicsa
Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. For over fifty years, Nicsa has promoted an open and collaborative environment, where members’ and partners’ deep expertise and unique perspectives have come together to help strategically implement and support the industry’s most vital issues. Click here for more information about membership.
Nicsa aims to help firms operating in all segments of the global asset management industry meet the changing needs of their clients by aligning and educating industry participants through formal education programs, interactive forums, networking opportunities, and initiatives such as the Diversity Project North America. The Diversity Project’s goal is to accelerate progress towards a diverse and inclusive culture in the asset management industry to deliver the best possible results for clients, reflect the society we serve, and ensure long-term business sustainability. Click here for more information on Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America initiative.
Boston, MA – October 11, 2022 – The Nicsa 2022 General Membership Meeting (GMM) will take place November 2 - 3 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. With timely insights into critical business pathing for the global asset management industry, the two-day event will provide educational sessions on the strategic implementation of key business initiatives impacting asset management firms, broker dealers, and financial services firms.
Amid a landscape of market volatility, high inflation, and policy changes, the industry is resetting expectations, goals, and business models. The Nicsa GMM will provide 10+ hours of educational content broken out over three themes that are making a holistic impact on the asset management industry: Digital Innovation, Data, and Product & Distribution. Conference content will focus on the elements of these themes that are affecting all employees across the spectrum of the industry. Conference participants will include industry peers from all facets of asset management including product development, distribution, technology, operations, compliance, talent management and client service.
Speakers include:
Jennifer Ball
Head of US Marketing, Franklin Templeton
Sanjay Balu
VP, Sr. Director Enterprise Applications Architecture, MFS Investment Mgmt.
Bill Beaulieu
Principal Director, Strategy & Consulting, Accenture
Katie D'Angelo
Managing Director, Head of Wealth & Investment Management Partnerships, Allspring Global Investments
Tony Davidow
President and Founder, T. Davidow Consulting, LLC
Ben Doob (Moderator)
Head of Market Intelligence, ISS
Jim Fanning
Director, Global Financial Services Leader for North America, Amazon Web Services
Francesca Federico
Co-Founder & President, Twelve Points
Matthew Goulet
Head of Asset Management Services & Business Development, Fidelity Investments
Justin Hansen
Managing Director, Global Strategic Accounts, Retail SMA, MFS Investment Management
Todd Hjerpe (Moderator)
Cyber Security - Financial Services Managing Director, EY
Fiona Horsewill
Managing Director, Global Head Data & Digital, Securities Services, Citi
Miro Kazakoff
Author of Persuading with Data and a Senior Lecturer, MIT
Brad Mahaney (Moderator)
Managing Consultant, Aliter Investment Services
Amy McDonald
Senior Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Dan Menicucci
Chief Security Advisor for Financial Services, Microsoft
John Miller
Investment Strategies Consultant, Allspring Global Investments
Gautam Moorjani
General Manager, Intelligent Automation Solutions, SS&C
Lara Rhame
Chief US Economist, FS Investments
Jeff Roedersheimer
SVP, Global Technology Strategy & Architecture, Capital Group
Leia Rudikoff
Global Anti-Fraud Officer, Manulife
Tim Savage
Senior Manager Fraud Nexus, Nuance Communications
Mark Smith
Senior Portfolio Manager, Senior Vice President, Wealth Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Scott Smith (Moderator)
Director, Advice Relationships, Cerulli Associates
Hadley Stern
Managing Director, Head of Digital Asset Custody, BNY Mellon
Nicsa is offering registrations for all industry participants, along with a streaming pass for our member firms. Preview the GMM Agenda. See what firms are registered. Contact us to initiate a corporate registration.
Boston, MA – September 15, 2022 – Nicsa is pleased to announce the 2022 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. Watch video.
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 2022 Rising Stars were nominated by member firms of Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America and will receive the following benefits:
The 2022 Rising Stars (representing their Diversity Project member firms) are:
American Century Investments | David Livingston, Director of Compliance
Amundi US, Inc. | Jessica Southam, Executive Assistant
Aon | Lauren Durfey, Investment Consultant
Aviva Investors | Sau Mui, High Yield Portfolio Manager
Bank of America | Jason Park, Vice President
Bank of New York Mellon | Megan Pruss, Lead Analyst, Corporate Actions
BlackRock | Jennifer Asare, Associate
Broadridge | Alfonzo Willoughby, Manager, ICS Risk and Compliance
Calamos Investments | Ayesha Khalid, Marketing Associate
Capital Group | Tiffany Howard, Senior Manager Intern
CFA Institute | Jay Patel, Senior Manager, Professional Learning Business Operations
Columbia Threadneedle | Tim Reitzenstein, Institutional Sales Analyst
Confluence | Katie Abbott, Senior HR Business Partner
Dimensional Fund Advisors | Ashley Guzman, Senior Associate, Corporate Marketing
EY | Divya Tewari, Manager
Fidelity Investments | Stacie Ware, Quantitative Analyst
FS Investments | Kara O'Halloran, Director of Research
Hartford Funds | Young Kim, Compliance Consultant
HSBC Asset Management (USA) | Joseph Tomic, Portfolio Analyst
J.P. Morgan Asset Management | Michael Mannarino, Vice President, Assistant Treasurer
Janus Henderson Investors | Preena Popat, IT Security Engineer
John Hancock Investment Management | Ahmed Zegnine, Fund Reporting Supervisor
MFS Investment Management | Eli Gramajo, Equity Research Associate
Nationwide | Cristian Ensley, Sr. Analyst, Business Development – Investment Management
Northern Trust | Megan Lynch, Manager, 2nd Vice President
Payden & Rygel | Stephanie Walker, Senior Vice President
Polen Capital | Alexandra Choinski, Relationship Manager
Putnam Investments | Ashley Montanez-Pineiro, Manager Financial Projects
Russell Investments | Alyssa Skrivan, Senior Manager, Investment Operations
Schroders | David Chuang, Fund Operations Manager
SLC Management | Rawan El-Khatib, Senior Director, Derivatives & Quantitative Strategy
SS&C Technologies | Whitney Smith, Product Manager
State Street | Jose Brandao, Vice President - Business Risk Management
Thornburg Investment Management | Natasha Rippel, Director, Fund Operations
The annual Rising Star Program offers Diversity Project North America member firms a high-profile and meaningful way to celebrate and cultivate the next generation of diverse leaders. Questions about the Program, the Fearless Leadership Symposium, or how to join the Diversity Project North America can be sent to [email protected].
About Nicsa
Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. For over fifty years, Nicsa has promoted an open and collaborative environment, where members’ and partners’ deep expertise and unique perspectives have come together to help strategically implement and support the industry’s most vital issues. Click here for more information about membership.
Nicsa aims to help firms operating in all segments of the global asset management industry meet the changing needs of their clients by aligning and educating industry participants through formal education programs, interactive forums, networking opportunities, and initiatives such as the Diversity Project North America.
About Diversity Project North America
The Diversity Project North America promotes a diverse and inclusive asset management industry with the right talent to deliver the best possible results for our clients, reflect the society we serve, and ensure long-term business sustainability. We aim to achieve diversity across all dimensions through collaborative leadership from executive business leaders pooling resources from industry participants around challenges we all face.
The Project spans the entire range of the profession: asset managers, fund complexes, asset servicers, broker dealers, asset owners and professional service firms that support the industry. We seek to share best practices, identify gaps in our industry and initiate action to help solve or improve those inadequacies.
We strive to deepen the understanding and perception of what the asset management industry entails and the varied roles within it, to encourage a broader range of new candidates.
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Boston, MA – September 7, 2022 — Nicsa, a leading global asset management trade organization, will be hosting its second annual Fearless Leadership Symposium in Boston on October 6-7, 2022.
The pivotal two-day event will highlight leadership skills and sustainability practices that can enhance productivity and promote long-term growth in the asset management industry. The event will bring together an industry that has quickly come to terms with the “WHY?” of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and hone in on the “HOW.”
Attendees will hear from industry leaders via powerful keynotes, interactive panel discussions, and succinct “Lightning Talks” aimed at providing insights into how fearless leadership practices support creativity and innovation while enhancing long-term growth.
Featured speakers include Ted Truscott, CEO, Columbia Threadneedle; Lisa Jones, Head of the Americas, President and CEO, Amundi US, Inc.; Carol Geremia, President, MFS Investment Management; Chris Perry, President, Broadridge Financial Solutions; Janell Woodward, President, MacKay Shields; and Byron Pitts, Anchor & Chief National Correspondent at ABC News.
The symposium will also host Nicsa’s Rising Stars Program, spotlighting individuals from member firms who have demonstrated business excellence and made notable contributions toward advancing inclusivity in the global asset management industry. These honorees, who will be announced at a special ceremony the evening of October 6, embody the values of Nicsa’s Diversity Project North America and demonstrate emerging leadership and intentionality for change.
Attendees will include CEOs, senior business executives, and DEI leaders from asset managers, broker-dealers, consulting firms, custodians, executive search firms, fund accounting and audit firms, investment managers, law firms, private equity firms, technology providers, third-party service providers, and technology companies. View Diversity Project North America member firms here.
Details on speakers, panels, and other aspects of the Fearless Leadership Symposium can be found on the Nicsa website. Firms interested in attending or otherwise being involved in this event should contact Anne De May of Nicsa at [email protected]. Media interested in attending this event should contact Allison Lovett of Nicsa at [email protected].
About Nicsa
Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. For over fifty years, Nicsa has promoted an open and collaborative environment, where members’ and partners’ deep expertise and unique perspectives have come together to help strategically implement and support the industry’s most vital issues. Click here for more information about membership.
Nicsa aims to help firms operating in all segments of the global asset management industry meet the changing needs of their clients by aligning and educating industry participants through formal education programs, interactive forums, networking opportunities, and initiatives such as the Diversity Project North America.
About Diversity Project North America
The Diversity Project North America promotes a diverse and inclusive asset management industry with the right talent to deliver the best possible results for our clients, reflect the society we serve, and ensure long-term business sustainability. We aim to achieve diversity across all dimensions through collaborative leadership from executive business leaders pooling resources from industry participants around challenges we all face.
The Project spans the entire range of the profession: asset managers, fund complexes, asset servicers, broker dealers, asset owners and professional service firms that support the industry. We seek to share best practices, identify gaps in our industry and initiate action to help solve or improve those inadequacies.
We strive to deepen the understanding and perception of what the asset management industry entails and the varied roles within it, to encourage a broader range of new candidates.
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Boston, MA – August 29, 2022 – Leading trade association Nicsa is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The Boston-born association has expanded across geographies and business functions to cover all facets of the global asset management industry. View Anniversary Page. Watch Anniversary Video.
The organization announced it will celebrate the milestone at its upcoming General Membership Meeting on November 2-3 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel in Boston.
Throughout its history, the association has evolved from a local Boston-based initiative to a globally focused organization focused on cutting-edge business themes such as product trends, digital innovation, and DEI.
Nicsa brings asset managers, intermediaries, and service providers to the same playing field to serve a wide array of business lines including product, distribution, technology, data, operations, risk management, compliance, and fund accounting & administration.
The association connects industry participants through committees, conferences, educational programs, and networking events. Nicsa’s initiatives include the Diversity Project North America, Blackwell Scholarship, Rising Stars, Nicsa NOVA Awards, and Accelerator – A Professional Development Program. Nicsa has been the asset management industry’s home for collaboration on important trends and can act as a valuable resource for the development of best practices.
“We are very proud of Nicsa’s legacy. The association has been on the forefront of vital changes in the asset management industry for 60 years, evolving along with its member firms,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, President and CEO of Nicsa. “We hope that this milestone underscores our continued mission to connect all areas of the global asset management industry as we collaborate to solve common industry problems with the best interest of our shareholders in mind.”
“This anniversary not only celebrates what Nicsa has accomplished over six decades, but also provides a solid foundation for even bigger and better things to come with our growing membership drawn from across the asset management industry,” said Scott Brady, Chairman of the Nicsa Board of Directors and Head of Product Development and Strategy at Columbia Threadneedle Investments. “I am excited about the future of Nicsa and look forward to all the contributions it will make to the industry we all serve.” Watch S. Brady’s Commentary on Nicsa’s Anniversary.
Among Nicsa’s founding firms were State Street Bank & Trust Company, Fidelity Investments, and Old Colony Trust (now part of Columbia Threadneedle Investments). Over the years, industry icons such as Jamie Dimon, Mellody Hobson, Jennifer Johnson, Lisa Jones, Joe Sullivan, Ted Truscott, and Tyler Mathisen have motivated audiences from the Nicsa stage. Watch T. Mathisen’s Commentary on Nicsa’s Anniversary.
Nicsa offers educational programs, professional development, industry awards, and networking opportunities for employees across all facets of the global asset management industry. To learn more about becoming a member firm, click here.
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