After each Meeting Owen James publish 'The Findings', a document that encapsulates and shares the key issues and topics discussed on the day.
Each section below summarises the different roundtable sessions and covers an array of industry driven topics.
The Findings are listed in Event date order, but don't just look for an event you attended, explore the research facility that gives you access to topics addressed at all our other Meetings – past and present.
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Building business models that will thrive in a post-MiFID II world. (All 3 sessions)
We all know the need for advice is growing but advisers are struggling to deal with the volume
15 October 2019A Meeting of Minds Winning Advisers - 15 October 2019
A Meeting of Minds Winning AdvisersFinancial adviserFinancial AdvisoryFinancial servicesIndependent Financial AdviserMIFIDII
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THANKS TO MIFID II, INVESTORS ARE NOW SEEING WITH GREATER CLARITY THE LEVEL OF RETURNS THEY ARE RECEIVING ON THEIR INVESTMENTS PLUS THE FEES THEY ARE
MiFID II – the EU directive that came into force in January 2018 – is affecting how industry players view the role of ETFs. In particular, the directive is highlighting a renewed focus on value, trade transparency and liquidity – and driving awareness about ETFs as a way to invest across asset classes and geographies.
15 November 2018A Meeting of Minds Wealth Management and Private Banking - November 2018
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A REGULATORY UPDATE
MIFID II and GDPR are no longer discussed in the framework of “what’s next?” Both of these pieces of regulations have now come into force. Wealth industry players are drawing first conclusions on how this is affecting the businesses.
15 July 2018A Meeting of Minds Wealth Management & Private Banking - June 2018
Data ScienceEUFAMRGDPRMIFIDIISecuritySMCRUKUSWealth Management and Private Banking
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REGULATORY UPDATE – ARE YOU READY FOR MIFID II
While MIFID II is looming at the start of 2018, there is still a lot of uncertainty as to what is required. Key areas of concern are evidencing the cost breakdown of transactions, demonstrating suitability, reporting transactions and product governance.
14 July 2018A Meeting of Minds Wealth Management and Private Banking - November 2017
Back OfficeBig DataCorporate GovernanceEUMIFIDIIOnboardingReputationalSecurityUKWealth Management and Private Banking
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HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHICH PLATES TO KEEP SPINNING?
BlackRock’s third annual European survey of private banks and wealth mangers shows that regulation, technology and margin pressure are the top three concerns this year. The discussion revolves around which plates are necessary to keep spinning, and which can be a lower priority.
11 July 2018A Meeting of Minds Wealth Management and Private Banking - November 2017
Artificial IntelligenceBehavioursBig DataEngagementEUEuropeExperienceFintechGDPRHNWIMass AffluentMIFIDIIOnboardingOnboardingReputationalSecuritySegementationUHNWIUKWealth Management and Private Banking
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COMPLIANCE NIGHTMARE. HOW TO CREATE MIFID II COMPLIANT EX-ANTE AND EX-POST ILLUSTRATIONS AND REPORTS
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DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND YOUR CLIENTS’ BEHAVIOURS & PREFERENCES? DO YOU DEVOTE ENOUGH TIME TO REVIEWING YOUR MI & MORE IMPORTANTLY DO YOU ACT UPON IT
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MAKING YOUR BUSINESS RELEVANT AND VALUABLE FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS – FOR YOURSELF OR FOR A SALE! LEARNINGS FROM THE US FINANCIAL ADVICE INDUSTRY
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The meaning of life: What is our purpose? What are our clients paying us for?
Considering MIFID II and the requirements for transparent client reporting, revenue dynamics in asset management have changed. The importance of demonstrating value for money throughout the chain has become ever more important, not just through to wealth managers and intermediaries, but also the end customer.
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Time for an update on M&A activity
This session looked at the key deal considerations and the sort of values firms are achieving.
A Meeting of Minds Advisory Distributors - June 2018
BehavioursBrandCultureEngagementFinancial AdvisoryM&AMIFIDII
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What does ESG and sustainability investing mean to the UK investor today?
ESG is becoming an increasingly important issue within the global investment community today. It is having a significant impact on how we invest on behalf of clients and the structuring of capital markets. Will they be empowered to make informed decisions about their Asset Managers approach to ESG?
A Meeting of Minds Advisory Distributors - June 2018
AlternativesBrandCorporate GovernanceCultureEngagementEUFinancial AdvisoryJourneyMIFIDIIReputational