ADMINISTRATION

Can new government changes unchain fund operators from regulation?

New government changes might unleash growth for fund operators amid easing compliance restrictions in the UK.

Developing Operational Efficiencies: Lowering the cost of operating, utilising AI, and creating high performance standards

 Industry experts give their thoughts on AI's influence in the workplace and how it can lower operational costs.

How to integrate treasury management into strategic decision-making

 Natalia Roudakova, Head of Back Office, Treasury and Investment Accounting, at Allianz Benelux, discusses how modern Treasury Management System...

How to streamline holistic decision making and improve operational efficiency

 Industry experts explain strategies for streamlining holistic decision making and improving operational efficiency in a highly competitive mark...

Non-financial misconduct rules announced by FCA

Culture & People Management

DEI still not being given enough consideration by the operations teams

A new report says strong climate commitments, but concrete action on DEI lags from fund managers

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...

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.


EDITOR'S TOP PICK

Strategy

How to achieve cohesive decision-making within investment operating models

Maria Long, Partner, ORC, discusses the importance of enhancing operating models to combat ineffective decision-making within investment teams at insurers.

ESG fund flows show signs of recovery

Morningstar reports ESG fund recovery in Q2, with Europe driving gains and the US still retreating.

New research highlights further attractiveness of boutique asset managers

The “boutique premium” is real says new academic paper compounding previous reports on fund management.

How to manage business growth and efficiency

Industry experts give their views on complex topics around operations. Sara Benwell, Contributing Editor, Clear Path Analysis, delves into the themes they covered.

Will further regulation continue the outflow from Article 8 and 9 funds?

The rebranding of funds continues as fears of SFDR changes drive more market movements. What will it mean for operations teams?

ESG fund outflow continues

Greenwashing uncertainties still abound for institutional investors

Technology & Data

How can you develop operational efficiencies using AI?

Leonard Schokker, Founder, QuipuCFO, gives his thoughts on the cost of utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI) versus the cost of being a laggard.

Compliance-heavy sectors failing to grasp the opportunity of AI adoption

Fund operators realise the opportunity of AI in investment strategies but struggle to use it within their own businesses.

AI risks not turning off industry adoption

Business leaders are aware of AI risks but powering ahead.

GP data issues impacting fund-of-funds investment decisions

Fund-of-funds rife with poor quality data, says new report.

Will AI create operational risk?

How can fund managers evolve the use of technology platforms over time?

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