March 2023

Welcome to Sionic’s first Asset Management client update for 2023. The team has been expanding its capabilities and been busy across a range of activities within the first quarter of the year, this includes:

• Starting the year by welcoming our investment industry expert Ricky Maloney to the practice. Ricky has an extensive experience from both the buy and sell side, including areas such as trading, clearing. ESG, blockchain and digital assets.
• Distribution & CX: Clare Vincent-Silk and Sascha Calisan hosted a roundtable discussion on Distribution Operations and developments in CX strategy amongst the Asset Manager community.
• Working with a variety of clients who continue to face challenges with their strategy and operating model for data and how it comes together with their overall business and technology strategies.

More broadly, Sionic is continuing to help clients in areas such as AML/KYC, Financial Crime and Consumer Duty. We hope you enjoy our newsletter and welcome you to get in contact should you wish to hear further about our services.

Paul Sutton, Managing Partner, Sionic

Distribution Operations Survey findings

A new survey commissioned by Royal London Asset Management and conducted by Sionic explores the operating model behind distribution and how that can enhance CX. Find the summary here.

What Are Asset Managers’ Priorities for the Year Ahead?

Paul Sutton predicts what will be front of mind for asset managers in 2023. Read more here.

CCP Equivalence and the Euro

Ricky Maloney explores key considerations facing buyside firms with risk exposures across multiple products, multiple CCPs and counterparty relationships. Read more here.

Sionic Stories

Annabel Miller gives an insight into her role as an Analyst within the Asset Management practice, as she shares her 'Sionic Story'. Watch here.

Authorised Corporate Directors - Back In The Spotlight

As news comes that Link may sell to Waystone, wealth expert Blaise Cardozo explores what Authorised Corporate Directors offer. Read more here.

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