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Setting the Standard: Corporate Sustainability

Setting the Standard: Corporate Sustainability

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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 services industry recently, how the space has evolved, and some of the exciting initiatives where Northern Trust is engaged and committed to drive long-term value for its stakeholders. 

Key insights from this conversation include:

  • The critical role of sustainability, DE&I, and social impact in Northern Trust’s business strategy
  • Insights into how emerging regulations have impacted how the financial services industry has evolved in this space
  • The influence of clients and regional differences on sustainability efforts
  • Practical advice on embedding sustainability from a people, profit, and planet perspective into daily business operations
  • And more!

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The Road to Institutional DeFi

The Road to Institutional DeFi

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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 on the road to institutional DeFi.

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  • Understand the current state of DeFi and how it is being used in financial services today
  • Learn about the benefits of DeFi in institutional investing and how it can change the industry
  • Hear about DeFi in action through current projects and use cases 
  • Learn about the regulatory and cybersecurity risks and what institutions can do to build robust frameworks that ensure trust and security
  • Discover why collaboration between financial institutions, regulators, and tech companies is crucial to developing standards and ensuring seamless integration of decentralized and traditional systems
  • And much more!

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Exploring Generative AI in the Banking Industry

Exploring Generative AI in the Banking Industry

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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 at Northern Trust, examine the transformative capabilities of generative artificial intelligence in banking, its various use cases, barriers to adoption, and what the future holds for the industry. 

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  • Learn how AI tools are redefining content creation and customer interaction, setting new standards for innovation in the industry
  • Discover current use cases in banking and how they are boosting customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
  • Examine the potential benefits and challenges of leveraging AI for researching and selecting stocks
  • Understand how AI can streamline regulatory and compliance workflows 
  • Learn about the obstacles banks face, from outdated infrastructure to data privacy concerns, and the steps needed to reskill employees for an AI-driven future
  • And much more!

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Fixed Income Outsourced Trading Demystified with Stephanie Farrell & Ryan Forberg

Fixed Income Outsourced Trading Demystified with Stephanie Farrell & Ryan Forberg

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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 traction in the asset management industry.

Key Highlights:

  • Discover why outsourced trading is exploding in the asset management industry and how it helps to meaningfully lower costs, reduce risks, enhance transparency and add resiliency and scale. 
  • Learn how outsourced trading is transforming the fixed-income sector by providing asset managers with access to specialized expertise.
  • Debunk the myths of outsourcing and find out how it complements in-house efforts. offering additional support and expertise.
  • Gain insights into the evolving investment landscape and how Northern Trust’s Integrated Trading Solutions can be tailored to meet the diverse needs of asset managers, from active to passive strategies.
  • And much more!

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Navigating the Evolving Asset Management Landscape with Caroline Higgins

Navigating the Evolving Asset Management Landscape with Caroline Higgins

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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 implementing to navigate and meet their complex clients’ needs, including outsourcing and enhanced data solutions. Caroline also shares her journey in the industry, offering candid reflections on the progress and ongoing challenges in diversity, along with actionable advice for women aspiring to lead. 

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  • Explore how the industry is shifting focus on enhancing product quality and improving investor experience 
  • Discover the rise of outsourcing non-core functions and how data tools are driving better decision-making and growth 
  • Learn about the unique challenges in APAC’s varied markets, where tailored strategies are crucial due to differing regulations and levels of technology adoption 
  • Hear Caroline’s insights into the progress and challenges in diversity, especially at leadership levels 
  • Gain actionable advice from Caroline on advocating for yourself, building a strong support network, and exploring lateral career moves for growth 
  • And much more! 

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The State of AI in Financial Services

The State of AI in Financial Services

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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 of AI models, highlighting both current applications and future potential.

Key Highlights:

  • The ongoing adoption of AI in financial services and how it compares to other industries 
  • The role of co-pilot and agents and how they are enhancing productivity and revolutionizing workflows in the financial services arena 
  • The model ecosystem and the open source versus proprietary debate 
  • The challenges of regulation and safety 
  • The future of AI capabilities
  • And much more!

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Collaborating for Client Success in a Complex Environment

Collaborating for Client Success in a Complex Environment

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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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