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Today, Quorum 15 hosted its Asia Fixed Income forum simultaneously in Hong Kong and Singapore. The event brought together industry leaders, market practitioners, and senior executives from financial institutions and firms to discuss critical issues affecting the Asia fixed income markets. In Singapore, Stamos Fokianos and Angela Xu hosted a thought-provoking session for buy and sell-side fixed income. The session was moderated by Michael Burton and attendees, representing fifteen firms, engaged in candid conversations, bridging perspectives, and driving positive change within the industry. For more information on how Expand Research - A BCG Company supports their clients in this space, please contact Stamos Fokianos or Angela Xu. #ExpandResearch #BCG #Quorum15 #AsiaFixedIncome

Asset Managers in 2024 continue to be under significant pressure to reduce costs and improve economies of scale, particularly against the backdrop of global inflation and fee compression. Many are looking to technology investment to tackle both these issues - though few are successfully managing run costs in parallel. This has resulted in a 53% increase in overall technology spend over the last 10 years. For more information on BCG Expand's Asset Management Technology benchmarking, please contact Angela Xu, Jason B. Orloff or Shannon Doyle #ExpandResearch #BCG #AssetManagers #TechInvestment

Expand hosted Gary O'Neil, ex-premier league player and current premier league manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, at their recent global off-site event. Eddie Molloy who moderated the fireside chat with Gary made this statement: “Both Expand and I were fortunate to host Gary O’Neil, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ manager, as our special guest during a fireside chat at our global offsite last Friday. I had the privilege of discussing high performance, winning cultures, stakeholder communication, recruitment, and advanced data analytics within sport with Gary. His insights, generosity with time, and relevance to our business context made for an engaging conversation. We look forward to welcoming him back in the future.” Damian McCarthy, Expand's CEO, said: "I would like to thank Gary for an excellent session that was enjoyed by all. While it is a very different field, there were a surprising number of challenges faced by both Premier Leage managers and the Expand workforce! We are (thankfully) not required to tactically out-think Pep Guardiola twice a season, but Expand staff do work in a high performance, sometimes pressurised environment, where we demand the best of ourselves and our colleagues. Gary was able to highlight the parallels and provide thoughtful insights that we can all adopt in our day-to-day. Thanks also to Eddie for his preparation to make this an engaging and inspiring conversation.”

Last Friday, Expand hosted a global off-site event, bringing all employees together from 3 continents. Reflecting on the event, Expand’s CEO, Damian McCarthy, had the following to say. "I'm reminded of the immense value these gatherings bring to our organization. These moments serve as strategic touchpoints, aligning our vision, strategy, and goals across all offices globally. It's an opportunity to ensure everyone is moving in the same direction, leveraging their unique strengths to drive our collective success. As we celebrate our achievements, we recognize the hard work and outstanding growth we've achieved together." #Expand #BCG #CompanyCulture #GlobalTeam

A big thank you to Marios Tziannaros and his team at Expand Research - A BCG Company for hosting an informative and insightful Markets Technology CIO eForum. Run under Chatham House rules it was great to hear colleagues from peer organizations share candid views on key topics of the moment including the ever present topic of #AI.

Are you an experienced HR professional with 8+ years of experience in both large and small corporate organizations? We’re looking for someone like you to make a valuable contribution to our team. The ideal candidate should have a business-led, proactive, and pragmatic approach, along with a practical understanding of UK employment law (knowledge of New York and/or Singapore law is advantageous). Strong communication, collaboration, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and HR database systems are essential. As an HR Business Partner at Expand Research, you’ll collaborate closely with business managers, translating their needs into effective HR strategies. Your responsibilities span the full HR spectrum, including resourcing, employee relations, reward, development, and operations. Working closely with BCG’s specialist HR teams and our small internal HR team, you’ll leverage their expertise while tailoring solutions for the company. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can build effective relationships at all levels, we’d love to hear from you! Email your CV and cover letter to careers@expandresearch.co.uk or apply here https://lnkd.in/eZaGD58j We eagerly await your application!

On May 28th, our colleague, Shannon Doyle, shared her insights at a webinar hosted by IMpower Incorporating FundForum in collaboration with BlackRock (we captured a moment from her presentation, which you can view in the attached clip). The event provided an outlook on the changing landscape of investment management technology, highlighting six main investment trends in the space: Cloud, Data Strategy, Digital Assets, Client Journey, and Tech Debt. These trends represent unique opportunities for firms to innovate and improve their operations. However, capitalising on these opportunities is not without its challenges. Shannon Doyle discussed the reality that firms face in trying to do more with less, given the current macro and industry-specific dynamics. She explained that firms have been aiming to allocate just 40% of their overall tech budget on run activities, down from the current 60-64%, to free up resources for investment into change. This shift, however, has led to rising tech debt across the industry, presenting greater challenges in justifying the budget to invest in the other five trends. The insightful discussion underscores the importance of strategic tech budget allocation and the need for efficient and effective investment into change. It also highlights the critical role of user experience in technology development, as clients increasingly demand technology that is intuitive, easy to use – like a smartphone experience or app. As we continue to navigate this dynamic landscape, we look forward to exploring these trends further and tackling the challenges that lie ahead. If you would like to understand more on Asset & Wealth Management industry insights & benchmarking at Expand Research - A BCG Company, please contact Shannon Doyle #ExpandResearch #BCG #TechRun #Technology #Trends

📈 Summary of key trends – 1Q24 ✔ Equities up 8% Strength driven by improved revenues across products. EQD outperformed the most while Cash Equities and Prime remained robust.  ✔ FICC (5)% Overall flattish results as improved revenues in Spread products were offset by decline in Macro products. ✔ O&A up 29% Overall revenues increased significantly with strength across ECM and DCM partially offset by lower revenues in M&A. 📊 Peer landscape ✔ Equities – GS, BofA gaining share on the back of their strong growth seen in EQD. ✔ FICC – GS, DB and WF winning market share due to their outperformance in Macro products and NII businesses. For further information and industry insights, please contact Amrit Shahani or Rishi Baveja #MarketTrends #FinancialMarkets #Equities #FICC #OA

Happy #PrideMonth 🌈 At Expand Research - A BCG Company, we are committed to creating an environment that cherishes diversity and inclusivity. We value authenticity and celebrate the unique paths of all our team members, empowering them to reach their full potential. #ExpandResearch #BCG #PrideMonth #Diversity #Inclusivity

As we reflect on our time at #AsiaFIC2024, Expand Research - A BCG Company would like to say a special thank you to Peter Tierney and the event organizers for inviting Stamos Fokianos to be a part of a panel of experts and for giving Angela Xu the opportunity to speak on a topic that is becoming increasingly relevant in our data-driven world! We are delighted with the feedback we have received so far and look forward to future opportunities to share our knowledge. For details on how Expand Research - A BCG Company are supporting clients in this area please contact Stamos Fokianos or Angela Xu #ExpandResearch #BCG #MarketData #Equities #24HourTrading #USStocks #AsiaMarkets