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Modern, secure authentication with AuthenTrend [partnership]
We are excited to announce our partnership with security key provider AuthenTrend. We have partnered with AuthenTrend to provide a selection of authentication hardware, including the ATKey.Pro (USB dongle) and ATKey.Card (credit card sized), to allow them to pick the...
4 technologies that will help you get back to the office
With restrictions lifting, employees are now beginning to go back to the office. But, as they do, companies will inevitably have a period of adjustment to handle. Challenges such as keeping workspaces clean and managing capacity of the office need...
7 best Power Automate templates for asset management firms
Eager to make the most out of Power Automate but don't know where to start? If your firm's not ready to dive in and create your own low-code flows just yet, don't sweat it. We've pulled out seven of the best Power Automate templates for your asset management firm to...
How asset managers can maximise productivity while hybrid working
An impressive 41 percent of employees say that they get more done working at home than in the office. However, CEOs are less confident in the productivity gains of hybrid working. Mixed reports like this underscore the inconsistent results firms are having with hybrid...
Key technology challenges for asset management firms in 2021
To give your asset management firm every chance of success in 2021, you'll have to overcome a few key technology challenges. Why? Because firms that avoid these challenges, or skirt around growing technology trends, risk falling behind those that do. Indeed, a...
How to promote wellbeing in the workplace with Microsoft Viva
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...
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...
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...