The 10 most-read articles in 2021
2021 has been a year of more ups and downs than we can count. It has also been a year where new ideas and themes have emerged within the wealth and investment management industry. Explore those themes and ideas in this rundown of the 10 most popular articles of 2021.
1. Whitepaper: Access to the Swiss market for foreign funds
The Swiss regulatory system for the offer of foreign funds is changing and opens up exciting new opportunities for asset managers. With Switzerland’s reputation as a sophisticated but complex market, how can foreign funds navigate a straightforward and cost-effective route through the new landscape?
2. Embracing change: The evolving landscape for global securities
Northern Trust’s Justin Chapman, Global Executive, Securities Services and Global Head of Market Advocacy and Innovation Research and Howard Rapley, Global Product Lead, Securities Services, answer some pressing questions around how the securities industry may look in 2030, the changing roles of traditional participants and the potential benefits for investors.
3. Tech debt: The vicious cycle of legacy tech in asset management
There’s a “tech debt” crisis in the asset management industry. Thomas Kim, Enfusion, discusses this “tech debt” phenomenon that is hampering real innovation in the asset management sector and contributing to ballooning annual tech spends.
4. Disruption and rapid change: Are you ready?
Are you and your business taking advantage of the changes already impacting our industry to stay ahead of the competition? Nick Parsons, CEO at Bravura, explores.
5. Preparing now for the UCITS KIID to PRIIPs KID transition
With the ever-changing regulatory environment and the strain regulatory change has on internal resources, there are a few areas of focus that will help you prepare for the UCITS KIID to PRIIPs KID transition.
6. A birdcage economy: understanding China
The world will not be stable until China becomes a balanced economy but the Chinese government is unlikely to let that happen, says independent economist Andy Xie.
7. What advisors must do before hiring their next service associate
Penny Phillips, President & Co-Founder, Journey Strategic Wealth discusses what questions advisors should ask themselves before hiring their next service associate.
8. Leading differently in 2021: The IM|Power eMagazine
What are the most insightful and ambitious CEOS doing to prepare for the post-Covid world? How are they rethinking their businesses to achieve sustainable profitability? What does this mean in terms of embedding new culture, collaboration and technology?
9. ESG standards: From mainstream to mandatory
Marye Cherry, EU Regulatory Counsel with Compliance Solutions Strategies, considers the impact of the developing body of ESG regulation.
10. Moving the needle on alternatives digitization
As asset owners have increased their allocations to alternative assets, many have been challenged in aggregating an accurate picture of their portfolios. New technology solutions can change that experience. Raphaelle Granger, Lead Product Manager - Alternative Asset Services, Northern Trust, and Vincent Molino, Head of Operational Risk Management Solutions, Northern Trust, explore.
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