Multi-manager investment firms find themselves at a critical juncture, balancing a delicate dance between diversification and economies of scale.
Financial Services
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.
Only a few weeks into the new year, there are a wave of planned, if not already executed mass layoffs across the industry. Navigating these actions is difficult, but it’s a mistake to forego the exact kinds of strategic and sustainable changes that can ultimately help to reduce these cyclical budget and staffing challenges.
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.
If RegTech isn’t part of your firm’s strategy, you may be losing ground to your competition.
At 3pm EST on May 11th, the Bitcoin “Halving” event was triggered. While it sounds like something from a Stephen King novel, it’s actually an important feature of Bitcoin. What does it mean for Bitcoin and the blockchain?
COVID-19 is a wake-up call, and leaders that aggressively invest in meaningful digital transformation, despite current headwinds, will reap the benefits.