For asset managers, a robust and ongoing data governance program is one of the most important factors in becoming a successful data-centric organization. We believe that a strong data governance program can bring business and IT together—providing the people and platforms to drive knowledge, accountability and transparency for enterprise data management through the business. Establishing…

Full implementation of the European Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR) are on the horizon following the final draft publication of the regulatory technical standards on the 25th May 2018, with final settlement discipline rules now entering into force in either Q3 or Q4 of 2020 following the finalization of the next consultation period. CSDR is…

We have recently been contacted by some private equity (PE) investors who are looking to further leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in their investment decision making process. Their first question is typically: “How are other PE investors currently using AI to help make decisions?” A very interesting question to be asked. The use of AI in…

Technological innovation is transforming the bounds of possibility for organizations around the world. These developments have major implications for capital markets players, both in terms of their own operations and in how alpha is created. While I looked in my previous post at the advances in artificial intelligence and in “extended” reality, we will turn…

Chatbots are driving positive change in the buying experience in many industries.[1] Hospitality, insurance, retail and travel companies already use chatbots, both to their own advantage and their consumers’ also. These legions of business chatbots offer information. And with that comes a helpful and seamless route for shoppers to make purchases. Asset management firms should…

Change, as the saying goes, has never been this rapid before. And it is unlikely to ever again be slower than this rapid pace. Keeping track of these developments has never been more important—or more difficult. That is why each year Accenture puts together the Technology Vision report, an in-depth analysis of the tech trends…