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We know staying ahead of trends is important to your mission, which is why we curate content so that you can stay informed on what’s happening in the industry.
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Latest Insights and Research
Whether you’re looking for insights on the latest industry trends, tips for improving your business operations, or advice on how to navigate regulatory changes, you’ll find it here in our insights hub. We’ve carefully selected each piece of content in this section to ensure that it’s relevant, timely, and valuable for our members. Join A-Suite to get access to member-only content from a wide range of sources, giving you a broader perspective on issues that matter most to you.
Investment Professionals
ArticleRoad to TPV
Rising portfolio complexity makes a total portfolio view critical.
VideoSpecial Asset Insights
Asset owners today face unique opportunities and challenges when it comes to specialized investments.
WhitepaperGlobal Asset Owner Peer Study
Discover how asset owners are navigating challenges for the future.
ArticlePrivate Market Allocations In The Middle East
Middle East asset owners are boosting private market investments and tackling operational complexity to drive growth.
ArticleHow Super Funds Manage Liquidity and Volatility
From Liquidity Challenges to Crowd Psychology
WhitepaperUnderstanding Social Factors
Guide to embedding social factors in UK pension schemes.
ArticleSuper Funds Rethink Liquidity and Collateral
Australian super funds are transforming liquidity from a challenge into a competitive edge.
WhitepaperImplementing an Effective ESG Framework
Key considerations for implementing an investment process.
ArticleFour Investment Trends Canadian Asset Owners are Driving Globally
Canada is a global leader in asset owner innovation.
PodcastThe Global Pensions Landscape
Insights from international policymakers and pensions experts on the global pensions landscape.
ArticleHow Canadian Asset Owners Approach Private Markets
Canadian asset owners are increasingly investing in private markets.
ArticleAsset Owners Take Charge
Navigating the shift to in-house investment management.
ArticleAn Orchestrated EcoSystem
The Parallels Between a 250,000-ton Ship and the Modern Investment Manager
ArticleAsset Owner Outlooks: 5 Insights OCIOs Should Know
OCIOs face rising asset owner demands.
ArticleChief Investment Officers Face a Changing Asset Landscape in 2025
Outsourced CIOs are shifting focus from asset allocation to navigating market volatility, liquidity risks, and rapid AI-driven change.
ArticleIn the Finternet, Survival of the Fittest
A digital revolution is reshaping the financial landscape, pushing intermediaries to adapt or be left behind.
Operations Professionals
ArticleWhy Super Needs a Zero Defect Mindset
Addressing rising operational risks for super funds
ArticleBehind the Scenes of a Successful Pension Risk Transfer
A Multi-Provider Perspective
ArticleRisk and Resiliency
Insights from our UK Asset Owner Client Summit on creating a risk aware culture to manage risks and build resiliency
WhitepaperEvolution of Custody
This issue of Communiqué explores the key changes that will define custody services in the future.
WhitepaperEvaluating Custodial Banks as Asset Servicers
Custodial banks play a pivotal role as strategic asset servicers, but there are 3 considerations to keep in mind.
ArticleSolutions for Healthcare Organizations
Learn how comprehensive capabilities and services can help healthcare organizations optimize.
WebinarT+1 Webinar with DTCC
What you need to know and how to prepare.
ArticleAre Your Asset Managers Prepared for T+1?
7 questions you should be asking your managers.
ArticleT+1 is Coming: Are You Prepared?
Explore the benefits and potential challenges as the settlement cycle tightens.
ArticleAI’s Evolution in Financial Services and the Future Impact
Gen AI has the potential to revolutionize investment data analysis for decision making.
WhitepaperResources from Essentia Analytics
Learn how behavioral data analytics can help asset allocators make decisions.
ArticleESG Tokenization and Market Outlook
Demystifying tokenization and distributed ledger technologies in the financial market.
ArticleOptimizing Your Data Management for the Future
Data automation is critical for institutional investors with multi-asset portfolios.
ArticleThe Proof Is In The Data When It Comes To DEI
Access to data can help allocators monitor progress toward diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
WhitepaperBeyond Asset Tokenization
The journey through the next evolution of asset servicing.
ArticleConsidering Alternative Remedies
How healthcare organizations’ pivot to alternative assets can present operational indigestion.