Ben Hurley, Author at Investment Magazine

Investment Operations

Technology brings new weapons against impenetrable jargon

The data science that has been introduced into the due diligence process in the last year enables a large number of managers quickly and efficiently identify their investment skills in a way that that really wasn't possible say several years ago, according to Inalytics's Rick Di Mascio.

Ben HurleyMarch 25, 2021

Investment Operations

No stock standard approach when establishing data management platforms, say experts

Organisations might begin by seeking an operational and portfolio data solution that's fit-for-purpose but end up establishing their own data management platforms to gain data independence from their custodian, a panel has discussed.

Ben HurleyMarch 25, 2021

Investment Operations

Eradicating siloed data must be a priority for investment managers

Organisations need to make sure data owners are equipped and empowered with tools and business processes to avoid disconnect between the governance function and the ability of data owners to actually adhere to their standards, experts have said.

Ben HurleyMarch 25, 2021

Investment Operations

Both sides need to change when partnering with technology firms

Asset owners concerned about the risks of engaging with fintechs need to not only have a strong due diligence process, but also be ready to collaborate and engage, and willing to change their own ways of doing things if necessary, an expert panel has said.

Ben HurleyMarch 24, 2021

Investment Operations

Blockchain could democratise infrastructure investments, says Northern Trust exec

Northern Trust's recent deal between with Singapore-based fintech BondEvalue, which allows the purchase of fractionalised blockchain-based bonds, is indicative of where tokenisation is headed, according to Pete Cherecwich.

Ben HurleyMarch 24, 2021

Industry

Chasing scale at Cbus a priority for new CEO

Former Blackrock and Victorian Funds Management Corporation executive Justin Arter says he wants Cbus to sit among the largest funds in Australia.

Ben HurleyJanuary 13, 2021

Leadership

David Atkin implores industry to front-foot transparency demands

After 12 years at Cbus, former CEO David Atkin is focussed on nudging the business world away from short-termism towards the wholistic, long-term investment timeframes of superannuation funds.

Ben HurleyDecember 7, 2020

Industry

Shift to mobile working ramps up the war for talent

The impact of Covid and the change in working habits has unlocked the talent competition where somebody can be in another country and recruiting your employees, Franklin Templeton's global CEO Jenny Johnson.

Ben HurleyNovember 20, 2020

<2of17>