Connecting the asset & wealth management industry in nine minutes or less. Every month on the 9th at 9:00 AM Eastern, we bring you insightful conversations with industry leaders, exploring their career journeys, key lessons learned, and perspectives on opportunities in the industry. In between, we're adding episodes to the mix in a different format that explore trending industry themes - always in nine minutes, or less. Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets…
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The Rise of Collective Investment Trusts with Chris Bailey, Cerulli Associates
In this episode of The Nine , we speak with Chris Bailey, Director of Retirement at Cerulli Associates, about the continued growth and evolution of Collective Investment Trusts (CITs) and their expanding role in the retirement marketplace. Chris shares perspective on the forces reshaping defined contribution plans and how CITs are influencing product strategy, pricing, and innovation across the…
What’s Really Been Driving Markets with Mike Dembro, MFS Investment Management
In this episode of The Nine , we speak with Mike Dembro, Lead Investment Strategist at MFS Investment Management, about the forces that have truly been shaping markets over the past year. Amid persistent headlines around policy shifts, rate volatility, and renewed inflation concerns, Mike shares perspective on the signals that actually mattered—and the ones that proved to be distractions. In nine…
Luxembourg in Focus: Global Fund Hub with Jorge Rodriguez, Monterey Insight
In this episode of The Nine , Sarah Walter of Nicsa speaks with Jorge Rodriguez, Head of Sales & Marketing at Monterey Insight, in collaboration with ALFI, about the continued growth of Luxembourg as a leading global fund hub. Jorge shares perspective on what’s driving growth and which segments are shaping the next phase of expansion in the asset and wealth management industry. In nine minutes, we…
Cyber Defense in the Age of AI: Judith Pinto of Accenture
In this episode of The Nine , we turn to an urgent industry challenge: cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence. We sat down with Judith Pinto , Managing Director and U.S. Banking and Capital Markets Security Lead at Accenture , fresh off the stage at Nicsa’s Asset & Wealth Management Summit where she presented “The Next Era of Defense.” In just nine minutes, Judith shares How AI is…
AI-Powered Client Engagement: David Breakstone of ServiceNow
David Breakstone, Global Head of Wealth & Asset Management Go-to-Market at ServiceNow helps us unpack how artificial intelligence is redefining client engagement across the industry. In just nine minutes, David shares: · How to balance automation with authenticity, trust, and human judgment. · How to overcome operational barriers to scaling personalized service; and · Where firms should begin…
In this episode of The Nine , we sit down with Bob Suh, Founder and CEO of OnCorps AI, to unpack the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence across financial operations. Trading volumes have surged across the industry, but operational capacity hasn’t kept pace. Bob explains why a new wave of agentic AI is changing that trajectory. In just nine minutes, we explore: Why traditional outsourcing…
The Secrets of Successful AI Adoption for Asset & Wealth Management Firms, with Olmstead's Anthony Whitford
Olmstead's Head of Data, AI, and Technology Practice, Anthony Whitford, shares the secrets of successful AI adoption strategy ahead of his panel at Nicsa's Asset & Wealth Management Summit November 11+12 in Boston. For more, visit: http://nicsa.org and http://olmst.com And check out these articles for more detailed insights from Anthony: Clients demand FASTIR outcomes from their Data Operating…
Ramine Bigdeliazari on How Tokenization & Digital Assets are Shaping the Future of Asset & Wealth Management
Fidelity Digital Assets’ Ramine Bigdeliazari joins The Nine to discuss how digital assets and tokenization are reshaping asset & wealth management. From stablecoins to tokenized funds, he explores the opportunities, challenges, and future impact of this rapidly evolving space. Hear more at https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com and http:// http://nicsa.org/podcasts
Noise, Risk, and Readiness: Bite-sized Insights from 2025 Nicsa Live Events with Mike Dembro, Joanne Kane, and Tim Pitney
In this special compilation episode of The Nine , we’re bringing you bite-sized insights from live Nicsa events, featuring expert voices on three of the industry’s most talked-about topics. Mike Dembro (MFS) puts political noise in perspective with a data-driven look at investing through election cycles Joanne Kane (SS&C) delivers a plainspoken, no-nonsense breakdown of what firms need to…
From Complexity to Clarity: Mike Mastroianni on What’s Next for Fund Innovation
In this episode of The Nine , Mike Mastroianni —Nicsa Board member and industry operations veteran—joins host Sarah Walter to unpack the forces reshaping the asset and wealth management landscape. With experience across service providers, asset managers, and client channels, Mike offers a unique lens on how firms can lead through change. This conversation blends strategic foresight with grounded…