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Report AI Governance

Report AI Governance

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Added on Jun 19, 2025

Investment management firms are looking to expand use of AI for the purposes of automation, optimization, and prediction across the enterprise. AI-related risks are unique, and firms face challenges in defining and adopting an AI governance model.

Report Asset Allocation and Total Portfolio Solutions

Report Asset Allocation and Total Portfolio Solutions

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Added on Jun 10, 2025

Multi-asset class strategies continue to evolve, making asset allocation and total portfolio analysis increasingly more complex. For many firms that lack the proper analysis, planning, and implementation tools, asset allocation and a total portfolio view (TPV) remain a work in progress. In this research, we investigate how asset managers and asset owners are enhancing risk and liquidity management in strategies that integrate both public and private assets. Our research also examines the implications of a total portfolio approach (TPA) for asset owners.

Report Cutter Benchmarking 2025 Performance Measurement and Attribution Practices

Report Cutter Benchmarking 2025 Performance Measurement and Attribution Practices

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Added on Apr 28, 2025

The results of participating Benchmarking firms' performance measurement and attribution practices against Cutter Associates Capability Model, and their peers.

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Asset Managers

Applying leading technology and operations research and consulting, we guide institutional and retail asset managers towards their business goals.

Asset Owners

Collaborating with insurance companies, pension funds, and superannuation funds, we navigate and solve unique operational challenges and pressures.

Wealth Managers

Pushing the client-advisor lifecycle forward with a future-oriented approach, we create innovative digital experiences.

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Is your firm using website clicks to understand client preferences?

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