Powering Possibilities

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  • Explore the Technology behind SS&C Aloha

    In the second episode of our podcast series, SS&C’s Jack Quinn speaks with Dominic Flanagan, Chief Development Officer and the lead technologist behind SS&C Aloha, our transformational investment operations platform built with innovative and advanced technologies.

    Topics covered in this discussion include:

    •The single data model designed to ease data management

    •Persona-and event-driven workflows to foster efficiencies
    •The microservices architecture that simplifies implementations, upgrades and scalability

    For more information, visit https://www.ssctech.com/solutions/products-a-to-z/aloha.

    19 min
  • Let's Talk Insurance: Michael Keating, Chief Executive Officer, Managing General Agents' Association

    In the third episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes talks with Michael Keating, Chief Executive Officer, Managing General Agents’ Association, to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including:

    • How the role of the MGA has changed.

    • The need for agility now more than ever.
    • How data insights help the MGA and drive profits.
    • Achieving greater operational efficiency.
    • The new normal for MGAs.

    29 min
  • Say Hello to Aloha: Reimagining Investment Operations

    In the first episode of our podcast series, SS&C’s Jack Quinn speaks with Christy Bremner, who is a Senior Vice President and General Manager and the driving force behind SS&C Aloha, our transformational investment operations platform with extensive asset class and functional support across the front, middle and back office. Topics covered in this discussion include:

    •The key challenges that Aloha will help solve
    •The innovative technologies that power Aloha
    •The market reaction to this game-changing system

    The web page referenced in this episode:

    https://www.ssctech.com/solutions/products-a-to-z/aloha

    17 min
  • SS&C in Ireland: A coffee with Arun Neelamkavil and John Madigan to discuss key industry themes part 2

    Key discussion points:

    o Trends in the industry post Covid
    o The ManCo space – what are your thoughts on recent developments and the market outlook?
    o Excitement around the ILP – view on how the market will develop?
    o What is next for the INED community?

    Podcast hosts:

    Adrian Beattie, Managing Director, Head of Fund Services in Ireland. Adrian has over 20 years experience in the securities and fund services industry and has been with SS&C since 2016. During his career Adrian has held numerous roles spanning front, middle and back office activities in Ireland, UK and US. Adrian holds a BSc. Management from the University of Dublin, Trinity College and is a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland.

    Richard Davis joined SS&C in 2015 and is responsible for new business development across the EMEA Fund Services business and leads sales efforts in Ireland. Prior to SS&C, Richard has held sales and relationship management roles at a number of financial services firms. Richard holds an MSc in International Banking and a BSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southampton.

    Podcast guests:

    Arun Neelamkavil
    Arun is currently an Independent Director and Consultant to Financial Services firms. He has extensive International Investment Management experience across Technology, Operations, Product Development and Distribution.

    John Madigan:

    John Madigan has over twenty-five years financial services experience covering capital markets, debt listings, loan servicing, Mancos and investment funds. John acts as an Independent non-Executive Director with client coverage across UCITS, QIAIFs, SPVs and corporates.

    19 min
  • SS&C in Ireland: A coffee with Arun Neelamkavil and John Madigan to discuss key industry themes

    Key discussion points:

    o Trends in the industry post Covid
    o The ManCo space – what are your thoughts on recent developments and the market outlook?
    o Excitement around the ILP – view on how the market will develop?
    o What is next for the INED community?

    Podcast hosts:

    Adrian Beattie, Managing Director, Head of Fund Services in Ireland. Adrian has over 20 years experience in the securities and fund services industry and has been with SS&C since 2016. During his career Adrian has held numerous roles spanning front, middle and back office activities in Ireland, UK and US. Adrian holds a BSc. Management from the University of Dublin, Trinity College and is a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland.

    Richard Davis joined SS&C in 2015 and is responsible for new business development across the EMEA Fund Services business and leads sales efforts in Ireland. Prior to SS&C, Richard has held sales and relationship management roles at a number of financial services firms. Richard holds an MSc in International Banking and a BSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southampton.

    Podcast guests:

    Arun Neelamkavil
    Arun is currently an Independent Director and Consultant to Financial Services firms. He has extensive International Investment Management experience across Technology, Operations, Product Development and Distribution.

    John Madigan:

    John Madigan has over twenty-five years financial services experience covering capital markets, debt listings, loan servicing, Mancos and investment funds. John acts as an Independent non-Executive Director with client coverage across UCITS, QIAIFs, SPVs and corporates.

    18 min
  • Let's Talk Insurance: Martyn Mathews, Senior Director of Personal Lines, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

    In the second episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes sits down with Martyn Mathews, Senior Director of Personal Lines, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including:

    •Connected car and usage-based insurance
    •Consumer attitudes towards data
    •How to resolve total loss claims in 30 minutes
    •The benefits of the connected car and the connected home
    •The next big data insight in personal lines

    33 min
  • Let’s Talk Insurtech: Gavin Sewell, Chief Executive Honcho, Honcho Markets, Ltd.

    In the first episode in the series, SS&C’s Scott Holmes sits down with Gavin Sewell, Chief Executive Honcho, Honcho Markets, Ltd., to discuss a range of topics related to digital transformation, technology and innovation, including:

    •Disrupting the Insurance buying methods

    •Data is King
    •How can we better utilise data?
    •Responding to changing needs
    •The increasing need for defined data standards

    21 min
  • Insurance in 10: Kartik Sakthivel-LIMRA/LOMA, LL Global

    In the 19th episode in the series, SS&C’s David Turner talks with Kartik Sakthivel, Vice President & Chief Information Officer, LIMRA/LOMA, LL Global to uncover the top takeaways across a variety of insurance-related topics, including:

    • There Should be no Daylight Between Business and IT.

    • The Top Two Challenges Facing Today's Insurance Industry.
    • The Future of Underwriting: Predictive Models VS EHRS.
    • How to Learn, Unlearn and Relearn in the Digital Age.
    • Develop Soft Skills and Learn the Business for Workplace Success.

    26 min
  • The Sharing Economy of Real Estate

    Peter Young, CEO of Q Investment Partners discusses the story behind this unique asset class, and the value proposition of Q Investment Partners relative to traditional real estate funds.

    Related links:

    • https://www.intralinks.com
    • 16 min
    • Lyric in Action: Digitizing and Automating Alternatives

      In the third podcast in the series, SS&C’s Eamonn Greaves talks with Nicole Greene, Head of Brokerage Solutions for SS&C about how Lyric is transforming the retail alternative space. Lyric is a new operating platform for SS&C’s global businesses servicing asset managers, broker-dealers, retirement recordkeepers and superannuation providers.

      • Marketplace Challenges: Fragmentation and friction
    • Reimagining the subscription process
    • How Lyric transforms the user experience
    • Links mentioned in this episode:

      • https://www.ssctech.com/solutions/products-a-to-z/lyric
      13 min

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