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Making Factor Models Work for Investment Teams with Sandeep Varma

Factor models can seem intimidating, but when applied effectively, they transform how investment teams understand risk and return. In this episode, host Paul Fahey interviews Sandeep Varma, Co-Founder and CEO of Equity Data Science (EDS). Paul and Sandeep discuss how factor modeling reshapes decision-making, performance analysis, and collaboration for managers. Sandeep shares his journey from … Read More Read More

09-30
17:52

September Market Pulse: Global Shifts and Macro Insights with Louis-Vincent Gave (Market Pulse-Video)

In this special edition of Market Pulse, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions, Banking & Markets, Americas sits down with Louis-Vincent Gave, founding partner and CEO of Gavekal Research, for a deep dive into the forces reshaping global markets. Louis shares his perspectives on China’s dramatic transformation from a real estate-driven economy to an … Read More Read More

09-22
38:52

The OCIO Evolution and What’s Next with Katherine McCabe (Video)

In this episode of Faster Forward by Northern Trust Asset Servicing, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions at Northern Trust, sits down with Kate McCabe, Head of Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Solutions at Northern Trust, to explore the dynamic growth and transformation of the OCIO space. From the rise of multibillion-dollar plans to the increasing … Read More Read More

08-28
36:19

The OCIO Evolution and What’s Next with Katherine McCabe

In this episode of Faster Forward by Northern Trust Asset Servicing, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions at Northern Trust, sits down with Kate McCabe, Head of Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Solutions at Northern Trust, to explore the dynamic growth and transformation of the OCIO space. From the rise of multibillion-dollar plans to the increasing … Read More Read More

08-28
36:19

What’s Driving the Boom in Asset-Based Finance? (Market Pulse – Video)

In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey, Americas Head of Market Solutions, Banking & Markets, sits down with Jody Gunderson, Managing Principal at AB CarVal, to unpack the dynamic world of asset-based finance (ABF). From consumer credit and residential lending to data centers and the energy transition, ABF is reshaping how … Read More Read More

08-13
39:26

What’s Driving the Boom in Asset-Based Finance? (Market Pulse – Audio)

In this episode of Market Pulse by Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey, Americas Head of Market Solutions, Banking & Markets, sits down with Jody Gunderson, Managing Principal at AB CarVal, to unpack the dynamic world of asset-based finance (ABF). From consumer credit and residential lending to data centers and the energy transition, ABF is reshaping how … Read More Read More

08-13
39:26

Reshaping the Investment Model: Challenges and Shifts for EMEA Asset Owners with Mark Austin

The pressure on asset owners is mounting, but so is their influence.   With shifting regulations, growing data demands, and interest in alternatives, institutional investors across EMEA are being pushed to rethink their strategies from the ground up. In this episode, host Paul Fahey chats with Mark Austin, Pensions and Insurance Executive, EMEA at Northern Trust, … Read More Read More

07-09
17:41

June Market Pulse (Video)

In this episode, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions, Banking and Markets, Americas, at Northern Trust is joined by Guy Gibson, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Banking and Markets at Northern Trust, for an in-depth discussion on navigating today’s market volatility and global trends. The conversation covers lessons from past crises, the … Read More Read More

06-24
44:10

June Market Pulse (Audio)

In this episode, host Grant Johnsey, Head of Market Solutions, Banking and Markets, Americas, at Northern Trust is joined by Guy Gibson, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Banking and Markets at Northern Trust, for an in-depth discussion on navigating today’s market volatility and global trends. The conversation covers lessons from past crises, the … Read More Read More

06-24
44:10

Navigating Complexity: How Super Funds are Responding to Market Shifts with Leon Stavrou

Superannuation funds in Australia are evolving rapidly, finding new pathways to optimize returns and manage risks. How are they leveraging size, adapting their operations, and enhancing their data strategies for better investment outcomes? What can other regions learn from their focus on private markets and technology investments? In this episode, host Paul Fahey speaks with … Read More Read More

06-11
23:52

May Market Pulse (Video)

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05-28
32:31

May Market Pulse (Audio)

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05-28
32:32

What Asset Owners are Thinking: Key Insights from Our Latest Peer Study with Melanie Pickett

In this episode of Faster Forward, host Grant Johnsey sits down with Melanie Pickett, Head of Asset Servicing, Americas, to unpack the latest findings from Northern Trust’s global asset owner survey, “Asset Owners in Focus”. Their discussion dives into how institutional investors around the world are adjusting their strategies amid a rapidly changing landscape. They … Read More Read More

05-21
17:37

April Market Pulse (Video)

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04-09
28:17

April Market Pulse (Audio)

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04-09
28:17

February Market Pulse (Video)

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02-25
28:40

February Market Pulse (Audio)

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02-25
28:40

From Risk to Resilience: Cybersecurity & AI in the New Era of Finance with Tom South

Our host Marc Mallett, Chief Strategy Officer, Asset Servicing at Northern Trust, sits down with Tom South, Chief Information Officer at Northern Trust, to chat about the evolving cybersecurity landscape. They speak about the growing role of AI – both as a potential weapon to commit cybercrime as well as a powerful tool for defense … Read More Read More

02-18
31:24

January Market Pulse (Video)

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01-27
25:18

January Market Pulse (Audio)

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01-27
25:18

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