Powering Possibilities

ESG and socially responsible investing has been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as investors are now forced to take a more granular view of non-financial risk exposures. This includes the examination of corporate governance through the lens of public health, climate events and shifting consumer demands in a low-carbon economy. However, a universally accepted approach to ESG methodolog...

Asia Pacific has made strides in its focus on clean energy and renewables. China is now the world's leading country in electricity production from renewable energy sources. Singapore recently unveiled its Green Plan 2030, and emerging economies are turning to renewable energy after generational reliance on fossil fuels. This panel discussion examines corporate governance through the lens of public...

As firms bring on more funds, they see the advantages of outsourcing. But where do you start? What are the key aspects to be aware of when using this model? In this session, our experts provide a detailed overview on how to transition to an outsourced model, challenges and common mistakes to avoid.

It has been a unique and challenging period for emerging managers. Fundraising efforts have been stymied by the pandemic. The safe havens provided by the larger investment houses have dominated allocations. What is the market looking like now? Is the changing global economy and market dynamic opening the door for a new breed of managers to help quench the never-ending thirst for investment diversi...

The pandemic sent a shock wave through traditional fundraising efforts. In the blink of an eye, an established process and strategy all changed. But are these changes long-lasting? In this session, we focus on the LATAM fundraising scene and hear from some of the largest and most successful fundraisers in the region.

In the eighth episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes talks with Richard Marsden, UK&I Director, FinChatBot, to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including: • What drives insurers to digitize. • Expected solutions in digital transformations. • Areas insurers have prioritized for digitization. • Key challenges insurers face with digit...

In the seventh episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes talks with Carla Jordan, Chief Financial Officer, Emerald Risk Transfer, to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including: • The growing need for digitizing documentation. • The hybrid work model in South Africa. • How insurers are adapting to new conditions post-pandemic. • The future...

In the sixth episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes talks with Richard Jeffery, Group Chief Executive Officer, ActiveOps, to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including: • The challenges to hybrid work environments. • Resource management. • Versatile target operating models. • How insurers can utilize technology to enable hybrid work. •...

In the fifth episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes talks with Maureen Breslin, Head of Customer Services and Operations, New Ireland Assurance, on a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including: • The Pandemic: A digital transformation accelerator? • Busting the WFH myth. • How people management has changed. • The sophisticated application of aut...

In the fourth episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes talks with Rakesh Krishnan, Director, Meru Consulting, to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including: • The speed of adaptation. • Areas that have needed to change the most in the new normal. • How digital transformation projects run in a virtual world. • How insurers can best prepar...

In the third episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes talks with Michael Keating, Chief Executive Officer, Managing General Agents’ Association, to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including: • How the role of the MGA has changed. • The need for agility now more than ever. • How data insights help the MGA and drive profits. • Achieving g...

Key discussion points: o Trends in the industry post Covid o The ManCo space – what are your thoughts on recent developments and the market outlook? o Excitement around the ILP – view on how the market will develop? o What is next for the INED community? Podcast hosts: Adrian Beattie, Managing Director, Head of Fund Services in Ireland. Adrian has over 20 years experience in the securities and fun...

Key discussion points: o Trends in the industry post Covid o The ManCo space – what are your thoughts on recent developments and the market outlook? o Excitement around the ILP – view on how the market will develop? o What is next for the INED community? Podcast hosts: Adrian Beattie, Managing Director, Head of Fund Services in Ireland. Adrian has over 20 years experience in the securities and fun...

In the second episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes sits down with Martyn Mathews, Senior Director of Personal Lines, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including: •Connected car and usage-based insurance •Consumer attitudes towards data •How to resolve total loss claims in 30 minutes •The benefits of the c...

In the first episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes sits down with Gavin Sewell, Chief Executive Honcho, Honcho Markets, Ltd., to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including: •Disrupting the Insurance buying methods •Data is King •How can we better utilise data? •Responding to changing needs •The increasing need for defined data standar...

Peter Young, CEO of Q Investment Partners discusses the story behind this unique asset class, and the value proposition of Q Investment Partners relative to traditional real estate funds. Related links: https://www.intralinks.com

In the third podcast in the series, SS&C’s Eamonn Greaves talks with Nicole Greene, Head of Brokerage Solutions for SS&C about how Lyric is transforming the retail alternative space. Lyric is a new operating platform for SS&C’s global businesses servicing asset managers, broker-dealers, retirement recordkeepers and superannuation providers. Marketplace Challenges: Fragmentation and fri...

In the second podcast in the series, SS&C’s Eamonn Greaves talks with Nick Doyle, Senior Director of Product and Paul Ives, VP of Technology about how SS&C approached the development and design of SS&C Lyric. Lyric is a new operating platform for SS&C’s global businesses servicing asset managers, broker-dealers, retirement recordkeepers and superannuation providers. Topics covered,...

In the first in the series, SS&C’s Eamonn Greaves talks with Nick Wright, CEO, SS&C Financial Services International & Europe and Head of Global Investor and Distribution Solutions about SS&C’s Lyric. Lyric is a new operating platform for SS&C’s global businesses servicing asset managers, broker-dealers, retirement recordkeepers and superannuation providers. Topics covered, inc...

Join Darren Berkowicz Managing Director from SS&C Technologies on the American Bankers Association podcast. The podcast discussed philanthropic and family office solutions, and what features and tools fund managers need to be effective and efficient.

With the persistent low interest rate environment, insurance and alternatives worlds are converging. In this podcast, international experts, Dr. Zeynep Hizir, director of strategic development solutions for the insurance sector, EMEA, and Scott Kurland, global head of product and marketing for SS&C’s Singularity platform, discuss the implications of this convergence, along with the resulting c...

Outstanding customer experience aided by financial wellness programmes are playing a crucial part in ensuring Super funds generate deep and meaningful member engagement. This engagement is key to retention and growth. But what does it look like, and how do you get there? Listen to our guest speakers from Rice Warner and Aon discuss how to work towards financial wellbeing for members and employees...

In April 2020, the Cayman Tax Authority (DITC) announced a new “CRS Compliance Form”. This is an expansion of requirements under the Cayman automated exchange of information regime affecting all managers with funds domiciled in Cayman. With this new requirement comes various impacts and changes to Cayman CRS Compliance. SS&C is committed to assisting the financial industry with the new Cayman...

Are you communicating properly with LPs? New digital technologies are transforming the ways investors are interacting with your fund data – and are, in turn, raising investors’ expectations. Hear expert commentary and actionable insights on advancements on fund reporting, investor portals, management software and digital platforms, and other transformative investment industry technologies. Related...

Recently Intralinks and Institutional Asset Manager brought together a panel of DCM investment professionals for a lively discussion on the outlook for various DCM segments and factors impacting performance and appeal. Listen to this podcast for insights into where opportunity and yield may be uncovered amid an expected landscape of volatility, loan defaults, tighter liquidity, regulatory risk and...