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In this video, Marcus Fernandes, Global Head of Currency Management explores how a thoughtful currency management strategy can help mitigate foreign exchange risk in global portfolios.
Asset managers' use of semi-liquid funds for private markets investing is opening-up investor access across Europe for these strategies – but also poses challenges across areas including fund design, investment operations and investor servicing.
Asset owners today face unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to specialized investments. Through this short-form video series, you’ll gain actionable insights into the characteristics, considerations, and trends shaping these asset types.
In this video discussion, Northern Trust's Guy Gibson and Andrew Douglas, Chair of the UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce (UK T+1 Migration) unpack European T+1 challenges while exploring the opportunity of greater automation and digitalization in clearing and settlement.
As the Middle East navigates a shifting economic landscape marked by fluctuating oil prices and growing budgetary pressures, asset owners are reevaluating traditional investment approaches.
Collaborating with a specialist infrastructure, real estate, and private credit manager as it sought to drive efficiencies and best practice to support growth and diversification across the operating model supporting its fund range.
Unlocking Energy Investment Through Operational Excellence
Discover how asset managers are adapting to energy sector changes with multi-asset strategies, private credit, and operational excellence.
How Super Funds are Rethinking Liquidity and Collateral Strategies
Liquidity is emerging as a strategic priority for Australian superannuation funds amid a convergence of market, regulatory, and operational pressures.
ASSET OWNERS IN FOCUS PEER STUDY
A-SUITE: A DESTINATION FOR ASSET ALLOCATORS
Data & Digital

The Multiplier Effect: Increased Trading Efficiency Through Outsourcing
We spoke with Stephanie Farrell, Head of Integrated Trading Solutions, Americas, Amy Thorne, Head of Integrated Trading Solutions, EMEA and Robert Arnott, Head of Brokerage, APAC about the added value asset managers can achieve by evaluating their current service provider stack.

AI’s Evolution in Financial Services and Its Impact on the Future
Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize investment data analysis for decision making.
More Data & Digital Insights
Stephanie Farrell, Head of Integrated Trading Solutions, Americas, Amy Thorne, Head of Integrated Trading Solutions, EMEA and Robert Arnott, Head of Brokerage, APAC discuss the added value asset managers can achieve by evaluating their current service provider stack.
For institutional investors with ESG goals, data is the name of the game. But with inconsistent data sets, no unified evaluation methodologies and a lack of global standards, investors can struggle to gather insights into portfolios. Data science can help make that easier.
How does an asset manager know which outsourced trading model is best for them? Start by considering your ideal future state.
More Driving Operational Alpha ® Insights
Investment offices need solutions to keep up with growing data complexities and increasing transparency requirements.
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Melanie is chief transformation officer at Northern Trust, leading firmwide initiatives that accelerate innovation and adapt to market changes.
As Group Head of Strategic Partnerships, Digital Assets and Financial Markets, Justin leads a global team focused on integrating traditional and digital market functions, along with group procurement and supply chain management, to help ensure clients have seamless access to cutting-edge financial solutions, industry expertise, and market advocacy.


