Tag: Investment Strategy

Institutional Investing in a Changing Global Market

Institutional Investing in a Changing Global Market

Institutional investors are balancing rapid market change with the need to make disciplined, long-term investment decisions.

As regulations evolve, technology advances, and geopolitical events influence capital flows, investors are balancing opportunity with operational discipline.

In this episode, Paul Fahey speaks with Gerard Walsh, Global Head of Market Solutions, Banking and Markets at Northern Trust, about the forces shaping institutional investing today. They explore how geopolitical developments are influencing investment decisions, why operational resilience has become a growing priority, what organizations should consider as more markets move toward T+1 settlement, and how artificial intelligence is being applied to risk management, cybersecurity, and decision support. 

Gerard also shares why strategy, thoughtful execution, and experienced human judgment continue to play an essential role alongside advancing technology.

Key takeaways:

  • How geopolitical events are influencing institutional investment decisions and capital allocation worldwide
  • Why operational resilience and risk management have become priorities for large investment organizations
  • What investors should prepare for as more global markets transition toward T+1 settlement cycles
  • Practical examples of artificial intelligence improving cybersecurity, risk monitoring, and operations
  • Why experienced human judgment remains essential alongside AI-driven decision support
  • And more!

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The New Era of OCIO with Anwiti Bahuguna

The New Era of OCIO with Anwiti Bahuguna

The world of institutional investing continues to grow more complex, and many organizations are turning to outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) partnerships to help them navigate that complexity.

In this episode, host Paul Fahey is joined by Anwiti Bahuguna, Global Co-Chief Investment Officer Asset Management & CIO Multi-Asset Investment, to explore how the OCIO model is evolving and why it’s becoming an essential component of modern investment governance. Drawing on her deep experience in multi-asset management, Anwiti explains how institutions can balance transparency, technology, and tailored strategy in an increasingly dynamic market environment.

Here’s what you can expect from the episode:

  • The evolution of the OCIO model from smaller mandates to billion-dollar portfolios
  • How technology, data, and transparency are redefining investment oversight
  • What distinguishes an effective OCIO partnership in today’s market
  • Where the OCIO model is heading over the next decade
  • And more!

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Reshaping the Investment Model: Challenges and Shifts for EMEA Asset Owners with Mark Austin

Reshaping the Investment Model: Challenges and Shifts for EMEA Asset Owners with Mark Austin

The pressure on asset owners is mounting, but so is their influence.  

With shifting regulations, growing data demands, and interest in alternatives, institutional investors across EMEA are being pushed to rethink their strategies from the ground up.

In this episode, host Paul Fahey chats with Mark Austin, Pensions and Insurance Executive, EMEA at Northern Trust, to explore findings from Northern Trust’s global asset owner peer study, “Asset Owners in Focus”. They discuss rising priorities such as liquidity, outsourcing, and data integration, and examine how shifting expectations are redefining strategy in the pension and insurance space across EMEA.

Mark discusses:

  • How asset owners are rethinking liquidity needs amid volatility and alternative investments
  • The growing demand for integrated, timely, and accurate data to support portfolio decisions
  • The evolving role of outsourcing in driving efficiency and value recognition
  • Government-driven consolidation in the UK pension space and its operational consequences
  • Why asset owners are beginning to shape pricing and dictate terms with asset managers and other providers

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Collaborating for Client Success in a Complex Environment

Collaborating for Client Success in a Complex Environment

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 unique perspectives on the asset servicing and asset management industries and discuss how they are collaborating across business lines to help our clients stay competitive in an increasingly complex environment.  

This episode will cover: 

  • Pete and Daniel’s career journeys and the many responsibilities of their current roles at Northern Trust
  • The relationship between investment operations and investment strategy
  • Emerging trends and potential untapped sources of value in the current environment 
  • How Pete and Daniel work together to best serve Northern Trust’s clients
  • What they’ve learned and admire about one another 
  • And more!

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