August 24, 2020 Diagnostics: Advancing Effective, Efficient Health Care by Dan Roarty, Edward Bryan Diagnostics—the back-end robotics in the health care system—are helping automate many complex procedures. Diagnostics are not only increasingly aiding the treatment of patients with infectious diseases but accelerating the broader trend toward personalized health care. Equities, Responsible Investing/ESG, Tech & Innovation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
August 17, 2020 The Acceleration of Electric, Sustainable Mobility by Dan Roarty, David Wheeler With 20% of carbon emissions coming from cars and trucks, the shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is a massive growth opportunity and necessity. Sustainable mobility is rapidly evolving from a niche product to a mainstream disrupter of transport—on the ground and potentially in the air. Equities, Responsible Investing/ESG, Tech & Innovation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
August 12, 2020 Fintech: The Rapid Rise of Cashless Commerce by Dan Roarty, William Johnston Cash may still be king, but cashless commerce is rapidly becoming the new king. This cashless revolution is already generating transaction growth of 24% per year over the last 3 years, and 2020’s COVID-19 concerns will likely increase the use and benefits of cashless commerce. Equities, Responsible Investing/ESG, Tech & Innovation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
August 03, 2020 Data Science: Start with a Question by Chris Marx, Jonathan Berkow Data science is most effective when it starts with a deep, fundamental question. What’s the key question that the research is trying to answer? From that starting point, data scientists work very closely with research analysts to deploy the right data and tools to find an answer. Coronavirus, Equities, Tech & Innovation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 28, 2020 There’s More Than “Data” in Data Science by Chris Marx, Jonathan Berkow The COVID-19 crisis has made data science even more important. Today, data scientists are collaborating with research analysts to fill in the gaps with a few mouse clicks when social distancing restrictions limit the mobility of on-the-ground efforts. Coronavirus, Equities, Tech & Innovation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 28, 2018 Digital Revolution Checklist: Questions to Ask Your Manager When it comes to creating alpha, fixed-income managers that stay ahead of rapidly evolving technology will have an advantage over those that remain stuck in the analog world. But how do you assess how well your manager is navigating the changing technological landscape? Active & Passive , Fixed Income, Tech & Innovation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
October 24, 2018 Crowded Trades, Liquidity Problems and Tech Solutions by Gershon Distenfeld, Douglas J. Peebles, Scott DiMaggio, Jeff Skoglund, James Switzer Crowded trades have become all too common in fixed-income markets. But running with the crowd is risky, particularly when it comes to illiquid assets like bank loans that may not be easy to sell during a market downturn. Fixed Income, Tech & Innovation Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
October 16, 2018 Bond Managers Power Up for the Digital Future by Gershon Distenfeld, Scott DiMaggio, Jeff Skoglund, James Switzer The digital revolution took its time getting to fixed income, but today it’s transforming the investing landscape. Already, major advances in technology are helping early adopters gain unique insights and act faster in markets where speed and alpha are increasingly and inextricably linked. Fixed Income, Tech & Innovation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
September 19, 2018 Seven Ways Fixed-Income Investors Will Benefit from the Digital Revolution by Gershon Distenfeld, Scott DiMaggio, Jeff Skoglund, James Switzer At long last, fixed-income investing is entering the digital age—and investors should pay close attention to what their asset managers are doing to keep up. From better pricing to better solution design, the digital revolution that’s transforming the fixed-income management landscape can lead to a host of benefits. Fixed Income, Tech & Innovation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks