Global Custodian will be hosting two panel sessions in New York City on 30 November. Registration will begin at 4:00 p.m. with the sessions starting at 4:30 and ending at 6:00 p.m.
The future of the hedge fund service provider operating model
Hedge funds are demanding more than ever before from their providers when it comes to technology, reporting capabilities and data, driven in some measure by regulatory compliance requirements.
- How are HFAs dealing with the expectations and technology demands and adapting their operating models accordingly?
- Can they keep up with these rising tech and data demands?
- Is now the time to be looking seriously at disruptive technologies – such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning and robotics?
Confirmed Speakers:
Richard Schwartz, Contributing Editor, Global Custodian (moderator)
Jorge Hendrickson, Head of Sales, Opus Fund Services
Harry Stahl, Director for Strategy and Solutions Management, Investment Operations, FIS
Daniel Strachman, Head of Business Development,Apex Fund Services
Dan Smith, President, Trident Fund Services
Are Prime Brokers Outside of the Bulge Bracket capitalizing on New Business?
Prime brokers outside of the bulge-bracket firms were touted to win a significant number of mandates from hedge funds which had either been dropped by the big banks or who were struggling to be on-boarded by traditional players. This panel will discuss:
- Did they capitalize on this as much as they were predicted to?
- What areas are prime brokers able to win clients over the bulge bracket primes?
Confirmed Speakers:
Joe Parsons, Deputy Editor, Global Custodian (moderator)
Greg Dabal, Head of Prime Brokerage Client Service, Cantor Fitzgerald
Bjorn Franson, Vice President, Prime Services, BNY Mellon’s Pershing
