To NOMA or not to NOMA?
In recent years SimCorp has been transforming and modernizing the architecture of its Order Manager. The result is NOMA (New Order Manager Architecture).
Video interview: T+1 settlement in 2024 – what role does data infrastructure play in helping firms prepare?
In this excerpt from State Street Alpha’s Voice of the Consultant series Jeremy Hurwitz addresses the concerns shared by asset and wealth management firms preparing for T+1 settlement.
Video interview: What are the most significant data utilization challenges facing investment managers today?
In this excerpt from State Street Alpha’s Voice of the Consultant series Jeremy Hurwitz shares his views on the legacy data management challenges asset and wealth management firms face today.
10 Key Considerations in Cloud Solution Selection for Financial Institutions
The global financial services industry has undergone substantial transformation, driven by the advent and adoption of cutting-edge technology. Among these technologies, cloud computing has emerged as a key enabler, providing financial institutions such as asset managers, asset owners, banks, and private wealth firms with many benefits. These include cost savings, scalability, enhanced security, agility, and innovation.
You implemented a new front office software solution, now what?
Implementing a major new front office solution may have left you and your colleagues fatigued – and relieved it is over. Change is hard. “Experience is something you don’t get until just after you needed it,” said American entertainer Steve Wright – a sentiment shared by many who have recently completed a front office implementation project.
Riding the waves of technology change – what’s past, now and next?
Every 10 to 15 years we see seismic shifts in the FinTech operating platforms, underlying technological components, and skill sets required to ensure operational effectiveness and business continuity.
Video interview: Addressing data management challenges with cloud-first solutions
State Street Alpha kicked off their Voice of the Consultant series by interviewing Jeremy Hurwitz, a Managing Director at Elgin White.
What are mutual funds? Unlocking investment potential through efficient distribution channels
Mutual funds have long been recognized as a popular and effective investment vehicle for individuals seeking to diversify their portfolios and participate in the financial markets.
The digital transfer agency of the future – challenges and opportunities
Transfer agents are responsible for managing the transfer of fund units and shares, maintaining shareholder registers and records, and providing a critical service to asset managers and the financial services industry. They are key players in creating and maintaining funds for asset managers. They provide an essential service for the healthy management of the investment markets, and their services are essential to the efficient functioning of the financial system.
Key cloud adoption challenges by stage of maturity
As technology evolves, investment managers must stay ahead of the curve to remain competitive. Last month I wrote about the 10 most profitable outcomes of cloud adoption for investment managers. In this second of four articles, I highlight the challenges that cloud computing presents.
