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Technology has transformed how businesses communicate with—and learn from—their customers. Despite historic hesitancy on the part of many asset managers, driven in large by regulatory concerns, social networks play an increasingly pivotal role in the industry. Investment management functions such as idea generation, portfolio monitoring...

Online platforms are reshaping business dynamics, putting customers in charge and forever altering the customer experience. As Asset Managers weigh the critical decision of whether and how to embrace disruptive technologies and business models (which may not be profitable for some time, could undercut current product lines, and may not succeed at a...

Data-smart companies are learning how to access, aggregate, and distill competitive knowledge from a vast sea of previously inaccessible information. While there will be asset managers who resist the data adoption or take a wait-and-see attitude, the firms that enthusiastically embrace a data-centric strategy can expect to be rewarded with unantici...

Artificial intelligence is quickly transitioning from curiosity to critical cog in efforts to monetize data and power applications from front to back office. Given asset management’s reliance on efficient data processing, rapid decision making, and accurate reporting, there are myriad ways machine intelligence can have an impact.

Organizations across the wealth management landscape face an array of technology risks that are growing more prominent in a post-COVID environment. While keeping an eye on the future and building resiliency, learn how to turn five tech risks—including the rise of disruptive technologies—into an opportunity that goes beyond adopting...

Uber rethought and deconstructed the traditional value chain in its industry to create a new technology-enabled business model centered on enlisting the capabilities, assets, or knowledge of others. It was the Uberization that pointed toward a new way of creating value and gaining scale, showing its potential for asset managers who are lo...

Purchasing a wealth management technology solution is a significant business decision for your firm. You have likely been tasked with sourcing a platform that meets the needs of your principals, your team and your stakeholders. The solution should support your internal accounting, investment management and reporting functions while streamlining you...

The wealth management industry is constantly reinventing itself, and with every passing year, firms continue to push software vendors to deliver features and functionality that not only enhance their existing solution but offer an unparalleled experience. It is often difficult to know which innovations are relevant and which are not. Having a guide...

The enterprise-wide accounting and finance platforms that other industries employ have not historically satisfied the unique information and reporting requirements of private wealth management firms and family offices. Fortunately, material advances in investment accounting technology, as well as fresh ideas around accounting best practices have em...