The unveiling of Facebook’s latest plans for world domination should be of big interest to the funds industry. Project Libra is the social media corporation’s plan to issue its own cryptocurrency along with a digital wallet scheme.
Following recent regulatory changes looking at operational resilience, Paul Roberts, CEO at Milestone Group, investigates how firms have changed their mindset towards managing disruption.
Nicholas Pratt examines how the funds industry is attempting to avert a skills shortage in its search for data scientists and new technology experts.
Our panellists were asked about all things data, including which data ranks as the most valuable, the impact of new technology on data and whether managers have too much or not enough data. Chaired by Nicholas Pratt.
Richard Clarkson, principal solution consultant at Oracle, explains how the asset management market is moving beyond legacy for transfer agency services.
Choosing the right technology and a suitable upgrade strategy can be a make-or-break decision for an asset management company, writes Bob Currie.
Nicholas Pratt looks at the risks posed by the use of spreadsheets and how firms should approach the management of such a risk.
The slow and complex onboarding process has become a pain for both managers and clients. Nicholas Pratt examines how technology can help reduce the burden.
The UK’s asset management industry has been reprimanded by the FCA over its cyber-security standards. Nicholas Pratt look for its weaknesses.
Nicholas Pratt talks to Graham Kellen, chief digital officer at Schroders, about its Cobalt programme for fintech start-ups and the importance of collaboration.
