In the second part of our exploration of the logistics and business operational models in the Wealth and Asset Management industry, we are discussing Fintech, AI, digital currency, data, security and privacy.

Operational resilience is making headlines in the Wealth and Asset Management industry, with a strong push from the regulators across the UK and Europe. Against that background, how are the operating models adapting in the industry, after having been tested to the limit during the Covid-19 crisis?

We continue in our series of podcasts by exploring further what is prompting the Wealth and Asset Management industry towards a binary model of giant vs. niche players.

While 2020 was the year of a new world under construction, in 2021 we are cautiously optimistic – a theme which runs through this edition.

The FCA, the Bank of England and the Bank of Ireland have recently signalled to the Asset Management industry the importance of ensuring and evidencing strong operational resilience, especially in case of outsourcing. In this article, we take the example of an outsourcing project, which captures most features of an operational resilience review, and recommend key points to examine when planning a transaction.