Multi-manager investment firms find themselves at a critical juncture, balancing a delicate dance between diversification and economies of scale.
Investment Management
This fireside chat with Fintova Managing Principal, Gary Maier, is moderated by Tokenwise co-founder, Jeannette Spaulding, and is part of the Digital Asset Leader series. The live session was conducted on Feb 21, 2024. Gary discusses the early days of Blackrock and the origin of Aladdin; the impact of AI and blockchain on the investment management industry; delivering strategic value amidst budget constraints; and other topics.
Miami Hedge Fund Week was truly eye-opening, demonstrating both the atmosphere and assemblage of industry participants that has transformed Florida into a growing financial services and technology hub. There were also some thematic takeaways from this year’s edition that go beyond the state of play in Wall Street South.
Balancing innovation with responsibility ensures that AI technologies will ultimately maximize the benefits to humanity while minimizing potential risks and challenges. As we navigate this transformative era, a collaborative and ethical approach will therefore be key to shaping the future of artificial intelligence for the betterment of all.
Data is the lifeblood of any financial institution. On the buy-side, it is perhaps the single greatest asset in a firm’s inventory. Yet, despite this, managers too often lack a sound data architecture to effectively leverage this asset. Given the data-rich environment in which we now operate, a robust data architecture is one of the most critical technology investments an asset manager can make.
As private credit continues to carve out a substantial presence in the broader financial ecosystem, the need for contemporary technology platforms to support and enhance these lending activities is clear.
As financial services firms consider their positioning and investment in AI, it’s critical to first address any nagging data gaps.
Presentation deck from the recent webcast sponsored by RiskSpan, "Data Analytics and Modeling in the Cloud", featuring Fintova Managing Principal, Gary Maier, and RiskSpan co-founder, Suhrud Dagli.
The journey to Digital Business Transformation requires a strategic vision and the leadership to drive substantive organizational change.
There were already substantial industry changes driving broader adoption of digital in asset management, and COVID-19 may have just accelerated that.