Modernization in the Asset Management Industry
This fireside chat with Fintova Partners Managing Partner, Gary Maier, is moderated by Tokenwise co-founder, Jeannette Spaulding, and is part of the Digital Asset Leader series. The live session was conducted on Feb 21, 2024. Gary discusses the early days of Blackrock and the origin of Aladdin; the impact of AI and blockchain on the investment management industry; delivering strategic value amidst budget constraints; and other topics.
0:00 Intro
0:52 Gary’s background
3:27 Early days at Blackrock and origins of Aladdin
9:44 Digital transformation and spirit of innovation
16:10 AI and blockchain in asset management
20:24 Enabling AI with data architecture
24:13 Security master, including at BNY Mellon, and data federation
27:46 Blockchain in asset management
30:50 Path towards greater public chain adoption in financial services
33:00 Optimizing for innovation, including BNY Mellon experience
40:25 Targeting sustainable innovation amidst budget constraints
45:44 Alternative staffing models and the gig economy
49:07 Q&A and more about the Digital Asset Leader community
About Author
Gary Maier is Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Fintova Partners, a consultancy specializing in digital transformation and business-technology strategy, architecture, and delivery within financial services. Gary has served as Head of Asset Management Technology at UBS; as Chief Information Officer of Investment Management at BNY Mellon; and as Head of Global Application Engineering at Blackrock. At Blackrock, Gary was instrumental in the original concept, architecture, and development of Aladdin, an industry-leading portfolio management platform. He has additionally served as CTO at several prominent hedge funds and as an advisor to fintech companies.