First Digitize, Then Decentralize

This fireside chat with Fintova Partners Managing Partner, Gary Maier, is part of the Digital Asset Leader series. Gary discusses the early days of Blackrock and the origin of Aladdin; the impact of AI and blockchain; delivering strategic value; and other topics.

The Crucial Role of Data Architecture in Asset Management

Data is the lifeblood of any financial institution. On the buy-side, it is perhaps the single greatest asset in a firm’s inventory. Yet, despite this, managers too often lack a sound data architecture to effectively leverage this asset. Given the data-rich environment in which we now operate, a robust data architecture is one of the most critical technology investments an asset manager can make.

The Evolution of Blockchain and DLT

Blockchain

The trajectory of blockchain and DLT adoption in financial services has tracked the typical hype-cycle path, but offers real and transformational value when applied to the right use-cases.