Tech It Up

Are you prepared for the T+1 deadline on May 28, 2024? Listen to our latest Tech It Up episode to learn how T+1 is impacting our clients. Our guest, Paul Thomas, SS&C Advent Relationship Manager, recently helped moderate a virtual focus group with over 170 clients to discuss their transition plans and readiness. Paul provides potential implications, challenges, and opportunities from this mandate, including insights from the session. The discussion covers everything from automation and operations to timestamps and third-party reliance. Whether your firm is in the planning, testing, or implementation phase, this episode is sure to guide you in your preparations. So, what are you waiting for? Tune in to our latest Tech It Up episode and prepare for the T+1 deadline!

Explore the dramatic story of a $30 billion buyout leading to Caesars Entertainment's unprecedented bankruptcy, involving Wall Street, Las Vegas, and characters like Mark Rowan and David Bonderman. Delve into the complex dynamics of a private equity deal gone wrong, with surprising settlements and reflections on writing a book about the dramatic financial tale.

Martin Orbach, VP, Head of Product for SS&C RCI, and Kyle Fleming, Senior Manager of Product Management for SS&C Black Diamond, discuss the intricacies of regulatory compliance in the wealth management industry. They delve into topics such as electronic communication surveillance, active versus passive compliance, and the use of technology for regulatory requirements.

This episode of Tech It Up explores the future of the investment landscape, covering tax-loss harvesting, portfolio management strategies, fee compression, and more. The conversation also delves into challenges faced by investment firms implementing SMAs, advancements in data quality and data lineage, and the impact of ESG strategies. Finally, the podcast discusses the challenges and importance of outsourcing due diligence proposal in investment firms.

Join us for an insightful episode where SVPs and Co-General Managers of SS&C Advent discuss the latest industry developments, including the rise of direct indexing, and their predictions on key topics and strategies for firms in 2024. Tune in to hear their insights and learn about exciting tech innovations we are spearheading to advance our clients’ experience in the complex investment market.

A combination of rising rates, a lot of dry powder, and banks enforcing stricter requirements is causing private credit to grow at an incredible pace. Tune into this episide as we dig into the details of what is driving this growth, and discuss how SS&C Advent is making a difference in this space with the new SS&C Loan Data offering.

The Geneva team works year-round to move the platform forward, ensuring it keeps pace with changing business requirements, market pressures, and new product offerings. Simultaneously, we continue to leverage new technologies and look for ways to streamline workflows, eliminate manual steps, and deliver an efficient and differentiated user experience. Listen as Brant Snyder, Director, Product Management, and Niamh Kerrigan, Director, Relationship Manager, discuss how these updates will help to future proof your business.

With the emergence of easily accessible trading platforms and robo-advisors, there’s no question that investment managers are navigating a complex and evolving ecosystem. Firms must make strategic decisions to stay competitive and provide the most value to their clients. Given this, firms are evaluating: How can I attract and retain investors? Which accounts and segments should I pursue? What services should I offer? What technology do I need? To assist our clients in answering these questions, SS&C Advent partnered with Institutional Investor to survey the investment management community. Tune into this episode of Tech It Up, as we dive into the report findings and the future of investment management.

Karen Barr, President and CEO of the Investment Adviser Association, discusses SEC regulations, compliance challenges, and trends in investment management. Topics include T+1, outsourcing due diligence, custody rule, and the benefits of the fiduciary advice model. The podcast also covers the SEC's proposal on outsourcing services, the upcoming change in settlement cycle for securities trading, and the use of technology in navigating SEC regulations.

The podcast discusses the recent SEC marketing rules for investment management firms, including changes to hypothetical performance. It emphasizes the importance of disclosing risks and assumptions, presenting both gross and net performance, and avoiding misleading language. Best practices for marketing hypothetical performance and case studies are also provided.