Did you know that work-related stress, depression and anxiety accounts for 54 percent of lost working days? What’s more, 37 percent of respondents to one survey said that stress-related absence increased due to the...
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3 processes Power Automate can improve at your asset management firm
Does your asset management firm suffer from slow, tedious processes? If your answer's 'yes', you'll be pleased to know that we have a simple solution. Microsoft's Power Automate is a workflow automation tool that transforms business processes with low-code,...
5 process automation use cases for asset management firms
In 2019, 48 percent of asset managers planned to leverage digital technology... But are they progressing fast enough? The evidence suggests not. Take robotic process automation, for example. Many firms' lack of standardised processes prevents as much as 60 percent of...
The three technologies that your asset management firm can’t be without
‘Technology, when used well, can help you with the seemingly daunting challenges facing all advisors today—running an efficient and profitable business, demonstrating your value, and leveraging tools for growth.’ - Dave Welling, CEO, Mercer Advisors We couldn’t...
Building a secure, low-code trade system for Pemberton
We've already highlighted how our valued client, Pemberton, boosted their business resiliency with Microsoft 365's stack of cloud-based applications. Today, we'd like to get a little more technical. As a leading European credit manager, Pemberton need to keep their...
Why asset management firms should automate legacy processes
Are outdated legacy processes holding your asset management firm back? It's a common issue faced throughout the industry, with many firms still latching on to solely human-led services. But, the truth is, shunning technological advancements in favour of legacy...
How tech can improve efficiency in your asset management firm
Imagine how your business would fair if it didn’t keep up with the times and adopt new technology. ‘Not well’ is probably an understatement. Indeed, according to Stephen Crocombe, CFA, Head of Client Portfolio Solutions in EMEA at Blackrock, when...
3 asset management trends you need to be aware of in 2021
Let’s be honest, the 2020 global pandemic threw a lot of things into the air. From a slowing economy to the boom in remote working, it's clear the landscape for 2021 is going to be packed full of unexpected curveballs. With that in mind, it’s crucial to...
Cybersecurity best practices for asset management firms
It's safe to say cybersecurity hasn't always been front of mind for asset management firms. In March 2020, the Central Bank of Ireland sent out a public letter, titled 'Dear CEO', to discuss the lack of cybersecurity best practices within the financial services...