Achieving operational efficiency today should be a priority for asset managers, if they’re going to survive tomorrow. Todd Moyer of Confluence explains why
Small change can lead to big savings, but according to Fundsquare’s Olivier Portenseigne, in the funds industry, it’s a case of looking after the millions, and the billions will look after themselves
ESMA’s recommendations for AIFMD passporting were the talk of the summer, but whether today’s choice is tomorrow’s success story depends on much more than popularity
Global expansion is perhaps the most sought-after prize of the business world, and according to Calastone’s Rob Swan, visibility is the key to finding it
Fund administrator Maitland has chosen Oracle as its technology partner for transfer agency. Anand Ramachandran and Jim Clark talk market evolution, operational efficiency, and old-fashioned customer service
Guidelines from ESMA will have a profound impact on brokers and their clients. Those looking to make a smooth transition will need to make some important choices, but they also have an opportunity to position themselves for the future. Experts from GBST take a look
As grace periods come to an end and legacy systems are found wanting under the weight of regulatory scrutiny, the pressure will grow to come up with sound, persistent solutions that greatly diminish the threat of crippling fines and levies. Simon Shepherd of MYRIAD reports
Robert Scott of Commerzbank considers how the security services, custodial and asset servicing businesses are pricing their offerings, and whether change is needed for the good of clients
The Romanian market is improving at a gallop, but Andrei Mezdrea of Raiffeisen Bank explains why it still has a way to go if it’s to graduate from the frontier