ADMINISTRATION

Human rights breaches now massive D&O worry

DEI, AI, and human rights were the key worries for Directors and Officers, a new industry survey revealed – what does this mean for operations teams?

UK financial watchdog labelled “incompetent” in bruising report

 The regulator took a barrage of hits over the past few weeks, which could highlight areas to watch for fund operators.

What are the AI washing risks for fund operators?

 The risks of AI washing are becoming more apparent, more legislation and regulation is coming to fruition – so what will it mean?

What will institutional investment marketing look like in an age of AI?

 Industry leaders gathered at an exclusive conference in London to discuss marketing networks in the modern age – what does the industry need to...

FRC stewardship code consultation launched

Culture & People Management

Happier staff more effective for fund operators

New US study shows that fund operators that care more holistically for culture and people management see better returns. What could this mean for HR practices?

Fall in DEI targets in US executive pay

 Multiple sources from proxy voting season show friction around DEI factors being linked to performance indicators - despite o...

Culture’s importance to asset managers reaffirmed

 A new report has highlighted the importance of staff culture at asset managers for achieving good returns and results.

Separate CEO and Chair, industry urges

 The persistent issue of whether top positions are better served by one person or more rears its head.

How do you achieve trust and fairness in fund and asset valuation policies?

 The balance between technology and people is paramount to building trust around valuations and prici...


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Strategy

NZAM suspends activities after BlackRock departure

Industry grouping suspended all activities in mid-January following departures of big names from the organisation.

Utmost Life and Pensions confirms entrance to bulk purchase annuity market

The company is the latest to join the bulk purchase annuity market following other additions last year.

What are the challenges in investment performance reporting?

Ester McEwan, Chief Financial Officer of Funds, Bayview Asset Management, and Keith Brakebill, Senior Portfolio Manager, Investment Division, Russell ...

How to address operational challenges around launching a private credit strategy

How can managers ensure their teams are optimised to manage asset inflow and growth objectives in the rapidly growing private credit sphere?

What were the top 10 most read Fund Operator articles in 2024?

Interviews, analysis, news, and more featured in the top 10 most read articles on Fund Operator this year. Which ones did you miss?

Do boutique asset managers offer a premium?

Preparing for Successful Adoption of GenAI on the Buy Side

Technology & Data

Data problems in Private Markets worsening amid the sector boom

Report says private markets admin burden still a huge issue.

DC pension schemes embracing AI – with caveats

New study shows a hesitant but persistent adoption of Artificial Intelligence among direct contribution pension schemes in the US.

Preparing for Successful Adoption of GenAI on the Buy Side

GenAI is increasingly being adopted by buy-side firms, necessitating a focused and strategic approach for effective implementation. As these firms explore the integration...

Is AI going to change the way we work?

The Fund Operator Summit | Europe covered the future of AI-focused investment operations from a variety of angles including regulation, its impact on ESG, and whether we'll all have job...

In AI We Trust? How gen AI increases the importance of data quality and governance

More data or better data – which is the best for fund operators?

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