A Guest Blog by Sanne-LIS, Luxembourg | ALFI Member Pierre Weimerskirch, Managing Director, Sanne-LIS, Luxembourg Over the last 10 years alternative investments have grown tremendously, with 2021 breaking records. Luxembourg, as a leading international hub for the distribution of...
Today’s Headlines and Tomorrow’s Trends: A Look at the Industry from the Viewpoints of Broker-Dealers and Asset Managers Nicsa members explored the here and now with an eye toward the future during the 2022 Strategic Leadership Forum (SLF) on March 30. The two-part session gave...
Half of advisors are saying they will not meet an asset manager sales representative in person under any circumstances, and only 29% say they will only meet remotely, according to recent research conducted by SS&C in association with Horsesmouth. “This speaks to the importance of...
Guest Blog by ALFI, a Nicsa partner. The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) represents the face and voice of the Luxembourg asset management and investment fund community. The following article was written by Michael Maldener, Managing Director & Conducting Officer at...
If history has taught us anything, it’s that even the largest firms in the asset management industry had to start somewhere. So how can today’s smaller firms follow in their footsteps, gaining market share against the current backdrop of fewer resources and continued consolidation? ...
There’s no doubt that last year’s events caused a paradigm shift in the way we foster meaningful connections with clients and prospects. Despite the challenges, the agile professionals in our industry have found clever ways to adapt to new operating environments. “Wholesalers are...
Nicsa members received an in-depth look at current distribution trends during a Webinar Wednesday event moderated by Lesley Keefe, Managing Director at EY. The session, held early November, featured panelists from EY’s wealth and asset management business consulting practice. During the...
Nicsa members received a detailed look into product lifecycle challenges from the distributor’s point of view during the second day of GMM 2020, held virtually on October 8. Linda York, Senior Vice President of Cogent Syndicated, moderated the event, which featured diverse perspectives...
As advances in technology and other trends continue to reshape the role of the financial advisor, it’s clear that an agile approach is key. Members had the opportunity to explore the most important actions advisors are taking to change their practice and what they will need to be ready for the...
FinTech firms are increasingly making an impact on the asset management landscape — but what specific forces are driving this disruption, and where will they lead the industry? Members explored this topic during an interactive educational clinic held at Nicsa’s latest SLF event in February of...