On regulation: Solvency II…
This is the first of a series of blogs on various regulation themes that are occupying the minds of asset managers and fund administrators globally. While Solvency II is of European origin, it has...
View ArticleRecent webcast survey results – update #3
Following on from my previous blogs, the third question we asked in the survey during my recent webcast was “Which regulation is causing you most concern?“ The result set had 5 options: - Retail...
View ArticleSolvency II Look-Through Reporting Event
I will be speaking at a MoneyMate event on Solvency II Look-Through requirements for Pillars I and III – to register see details here The event is on October 18th in London @ the Andaz Hotel by...
View ArticleSolvency II – timeline…
The recent comments from Michel Barnier, the EU commissioner for ‘Internal market & services’ and responsible for regulation of financial markets, on a potential Solvency II timeline delay of up to...
View ArticleSolvency II News: regulators consider easing Solvency II look-through
Interesting news on Solvency II Wire blog today Solvency II News: regulators consider easing Solvency II look-through. Filed under: Data management, Data Quality, Solvency II Tagged: asset management,...
View Article10 Things worth remembering about Solvency II – Part 1
JD has some great insight here on lesser known salient points many S2 practioneers should take note of 10 Things worth remembering about Solvency II – Part 1. Filed under: asset management, client...
View ArticleSurvey results 2013: Dodd-Frank impact is starting to hit home!
The recent MoneyMate Data Management 2013 survey has some interesting insights into what is happening on the ground in 2013. First up was a question on regulation - What regulations are impacting your...
View ArticleIf a tree falls in a forest what is its measure of risk?
The perception of risk and knowledge of risk are not the same! If you have a portfolio and you are modelling that portfolio’s behaviour against numerous risk factors, your ability to move from risk...
View ArticleEmbracing Regulation: The Road Less Travelled to Distribution Success
Successful distribution strategies for asset management in 2015 will all have one common thread – the firms approach to regulation and their strategy for ensuring regulation does not become an...
View ArticlePriorities in Data Management 2015
Our CTO Ronan Brennan was involved in an industry panel recently at the TSAM London event which generated some interesting discussion. On the panel were Andrew Barnet (LGIM) and Douglas Russell...
View ArticleOn regulation: Solvency II…
This is the first of a series of blogs on various regulation themes that are occupying the minds of asset managers and fund administrators globally. While Solvency II is of European origin, it has...
View ArticleRecent webcast survey results – update #3
Following on from my previous blogs, the third question we asked in the survey during my recent webcast was “Which regulation is causing you most concern?” The result set had 5 options: – Retail...
View ArticleSolvency II Look-Through Reporting Event
I will be speaking at a MoneyMate event on Solvency II Look-Through requirements for Pillars I and III – to register see details here The event is on October 18th in London @ the Andaz Hotel by...
View ArticleDoubling down in the Regulatory Storm
Knowing when to hold or fold is critical in poker, in the same vein knowing when to invest or sit on the fence is critical to success in an asset management business. When it comes to assessment of...
View Article6 Things to look out for in 2016
Regulation: As you would expect regulation is still the number one topic for 2016. In Europe we have the reality of Solvency II, the demands for portfolio transparency and look-through is finally...
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