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Our host Marc Mallett, Chief Strategy Officer, Asset Servicing at Northern Trust, sits down with Tom South, Chief Information Officer at Northern Trust, to chat about the evolving cybersecurity landscape. They speak about the growing role of AI – both as a potential weapon to commit cybercrime as well as a powerful tool for defense … Read More Read More
Host Marc Mallett, speaks with Carl Tannenbaum, Chief Economist at Northern Trust, about what 2025 holds for the global economy. Carl unpacks the major trends that defined 2024 and shares key themes that he expects to take shape in 2025. Key Highlights: The influence and ramifications of 2024 global elections on economies How immigration policies around the … Read More Read More
Kim Evans, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Inclusion & Social Impact at Northern Trust, joins Faster Forward for a deep dive into the importance of sustainability, and its connection to diversity, equity, and inclusion and social impact in any corporation. In this episode, Kim touches on the risks and opportunities that have emerged within the financial … Read More Read More
As a space that is expected to take off in coming years, the road to utilizing decentralized finance (DeFi) for regulated financial activities is under construction. Dan Sleep of Northern Trust and Boon-Hiong Chan of Deutsche Bank examine key driving forces in the DeFi domain and assess what lies ahead for the institutional investment industry … Read More Read More
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From streamlining customer service to redefining how data drives decisions, generative AI is pushing boundaries and unlocking new levels of innovation in the banking industry. But with these breakthroughs come complex challenges. In this episode, Alvin Chia, Head of Digital Assets Innovation, APAC at Northern Trust, and Manish Kogundi, Head of Digital Assets Technology, APAC … Read More Read More
Join Stephanie Farrell, Head of Integrated Trading Solutions, Americas, Northern Trust, and Ryan Forberg, Senior Fixed Income Trader, Integrated Trading Solutions, as they explore the rise of outsourced trading in the fixed income sector. Stephanie and Ryan will discuss the growth of outsourced trading, the misconceptions, and specifically why outsourced fixed income trading is gaining … Read More Read More
Amid rising costs and a shifting priorities, how are asset managers rethinking their strategies to enhance the investor experience? Caroline Higgins, Head of Global Fund Services for Asia Pacific at Northern Trust, unpacks the key trends and challenges reshaping the asset management landscape in APAC and beyond. She explains the strategies that asset managers are … Read More Read More
Join Mike Srdanovic, Chief AI Architect at Northern Trust, and Charles Morris, Chief Data Scientist for Financial Services at Microsoft as they explore the rapid advancements in AI technology and its impact on the financial services industry. Mike and Charles share a comprehensive overview of AI co-pilots and agents, regulatory challenges, and the evolving landscape … Read More Read More
How do two leaders of a global banking institution work together to navigate the challenges of today's financial landscape while providing the best possible client experience? Pete Cherecwich, President of Asset Servicing at Northern Trust, and Daniel Gamba, President of Asset Management at Northern Trust join this “special edition” Faster Forward episode to share their … Read More Read More
How do two leaders of a global banking institution work together to navigate the challenges of today's financial landscape while providing the best possible client experience? Pete Cherecwich, President of Asset Servicing at Northern Trust, and Daniel Gamba, President of Asset Management at Northern Trust join this “special edition” Faster Forward episode to share their … Read More Read More
Join Gary Paulin, Head of Enterprise Client Solutions at Northern Trust, in conversation with David Tait, CEO of the World Gold Council. They discuss David's vision for gold's digital future, his work to develop a database of responsibly-sourced gold and ambition to create positive impact across the ecosystem, including a digital token, backed by gold. … Read More Read More
Join Mike Srdanovic, Director of Enterprise Architecture at Northern Trust, and Phillip Mortimer, Chief Scientist at Accelex for an overview of large language models, generative AI and its potential applications in the financial services industry. The two delve into how generative AI has the potential to disrupt and shape the alternative asset space, and Phillip … Read More Read More
Carl Tannenbaum, Northern Trust's Chief Economist joins Faster Forward for an engaging discussion on the current economic landscape. Carl offers expert insights on the factors that are driving recent trends, potential headwinds to be aware of, and expectations for the remainder of 2024. Key Highlights: The U.S. economy's robust performance against the backdrop of higher … Read More Read More
Explore the intersection of finance, data, and artificial intelligence in this episode of Faster Forward, featuring Carl Boneri, Head of Engineering and Data Science, Front Office Analytics at Northern Trust. Listen as Carl discusses his career path, the increasingly critical role that data, AI, and Machine Learning play in today's world, the value derived from … Read More Read More
Faster Forward welcomes Gary Paulin, Head of Global Strategic Solutions at Northern Trust. Gary's journey has taken him from his family's fruit farm in New Zealand to his current role in which he works to ensure Northern Trust's solutions remain closely aligned with the fast-evolving requirements of clients around the world. He recounts his early … Read More Read More
Faster Forward welcomes Natalie Berkecz, Global Head of Regulatory Solutions at Northern Trust, to explore the industry's pivotal shift to a T+1 settlement cycle. In this episode, Natalie discusses the impact the change will have, the steps that regulatory bodies and market participants are taking to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible, and … Read More Read More
The digital workplace is the future of work. Charles Lamanna, Corporate Vice President, Business Applications & Platforms at Microsoft, and Pete Cherecwich, President of Asset Servicing at Northern Trust, join Faster Forward to explore the nuances of digital workplace transformation, share insights about the future landscape of work, and offer an exclusive peak into the … Read More Read More
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With asset owners increasingly looking to align private market investments with ESG considerations, consistent reporting and data standards are paramount. This episode of Faster Forward, featuring Marc Mallett, Head of Platform Strategy and Marketing at Northern Trust, and Scott Kennedy, President and Co-Founder of Novata, navigates the intricacies of ESG considerations within private markets. Listen as … Read More Read More
In this episode, Ant Stevens, Head of Innovation, Digital Assets and Financial Markets, at Northern Trust discusses the new digital carbon ecosystem platform that connects project developers working to remove greenhouse gasses with institutional buyers. He explains the concept of digitizing carbon assets and the importance of understanding and reducing carbon footprints. Ant also gives … Read More Read More