BLOGS

In 2021, I was provided the unique opportunity by the good folks at Refinitiv Financial Solutions to look under the hood of their newly launched sustainable development scores tool. For anyone who is not familiar with it, this product is used by investors and analysts to gauge how well sovereigns align with the U.N.’s sustainable development goals. At the time, I noted that the diligent,...

Wealth management firms rely on their core banking systems to serve their customers across the entire value chain. But antiquated systems are challenging many financial institutions (FIs) in their quest to keep up with their industry’s ever-changing demands, which prioritize speed and flexibility. While FIs of different sizes have varying challenges, at a bare minimum, all wealth management...

The Great Resignation—a phenomenon in which an unprecedented number of employees worldwide quit their jobs over the past few years—has ushered in novel ways of thinking about workplace culture. Employees are prioritizing a better work-life balance, remote and hybrid options, and higher pay. Many companies have sought to adapt to these shifting expectations, but a talent gap—or labor shortage—...

Like other industries, wealth management organizations have dedicated much of the last two years to mitigating the effects of the pandemic. But as we enter 2022, the wealth management industry needs to look toward the future and prioritize keeping up with this quickly changing market. Organizations will need to adjust their business models to account for the modified economic situation as...