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Open Innovation: Unlocking the Next Frontier of Growth in Finance
In the age of hyper-competition, disruptive innovation is a linchpin for growth, and the financial industry is no exception to this rule. Until a few years ago, financial institutions relied upon a closed innovation model that leveraged in-house research and development teams and internal technology infrastructure to launch new products and services; but the entry of FinTechs combined with new technologies, stringent regulations, and market forces have changed the way banks look at innovation. Underpinned by co-creation, the concept of open innovation has led to strategic and tactical alliances in the financial sector to unlock value for the business, innovation partners, and customers.
Making an impact in private markets, starts with the data
Private markets funds are leading the way in sustainability but with new regulatory measures, a changing investor profile and increasing due diligence, Matthew Luff explores how an interoperable approach to ESG data management can make all the difference, and form a vital tool in the private fund managers’ toolkit.
Neotas Partner With PwC UK
The PwC UK Forensic Services team will use our ORCA Platform to power the next generation of their “RADAR” service offering.
AMC Rebates and the role of contract digitization
VendEx Solutions has been working with the Investment Association and some of its members to address some common challenges around Annual Management Charge rebate processing, including administrative complexities and compliance risks.
Beyond The Crypto Hype: Stablecoins Find Their Place In Financial Services
The crypto economy is booming and governments across the globe are taking note. Financial regulators have now increased their scrutiny of the industry in order to implement measures that would lower the risks for consumers.
Biodiversity: The next hurdle in the ESG data marathon
Addressing ESG data at the root of investment management operations will be critical in the coming years. So, how do asset managers monitor and respond to climate change and biodiversity risks, and importantly show progress not only against targets, but in generating real change?
Why and How to Effectively Engage with Portfolio Companies
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Operational Resilience: Don’t forget cyber resilience!
Technology can be both an area of innovation and risk as such firms must understand and mitigate those risks.
Are you addressing how you will combat the regulations around ESG?
We understand that ESG is high on the agenda, and in the increasingly hard-to-find alpha environment whilst more and more regulations keep getting enforced….
NayaOne reaches 100 Fintechs on their Transformation Marketplace
NayaOne, the largest integrated fintech marketplace in the UK and Europe has reached a milestone of 100 fintech providers on the marketplace.
ExcelNation #1: when is a system not a system?
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Striking ‘digital gold’: Hedge Funds and the lure of Cryptocurrencies
At nearly USD 3 trillion, digital assets such as cryptocurrencies are enjoying their hey-day as the new ‘digital gold’ and the hedge fund industry is no stranger to the asset class.
The Financial Industry ESG Solution
The efforts of forward-looking companies that are beginning to conduct bespoke ESG research, tend to be constrained by technical challenges…
Accern + Capgemini ESG Report: Awash in ESG Data? Learn How to Find the Insights
Access the key highlights of a recent presentation featuring Accern Co-Founder and CEO, Kumesh Aroomoogan, and two leading Financial Services Insights & accData experts from Capgemini, on their insights and perspectives on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in the financial services industry.
Door joins forces with Legal and General Investment Management
Door joins forces with Legal and General Investment Management to streamline third-party manager research process