CutterResearch Member Meeting

Nov 18 Mon · 2019 8:30_am - 5:00_pm EDT

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In Person - Boston

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Event Summary

Join us and your peers for expert insight into the latest industry challenges, based on new research findings including:

Alternative Investments – Private equity, real estate, infrastructure and other alternative assets present very different challenges from their traditional investment counterparts. We will discuss the systems that supports these assets, and how the vendor landscape has changed.

ESG Investing – The broad range of areas covered, the lack of global reporting standards, and the difficulty of gathering high quality information can be overwhelming. We will explore the increasing demand for ESG investing, how investment managers are responding and embedding ESG into their organization and processes, and uncover the service providers that specialize in supporting this growing market.

Governance, Risk & Compliance – Designing and implementing an integrated approach to GRC is not easy. It involves aligning people, process and technology with your company’s evolving risk appetite, internal policies, and changing regulations. We will cover current industry practices and obstacles, identify systems and the types of risk they manage, and highlight and assess system capabilities and advantages.

Who Should Attend

Our exclusive members-only event brings together industry leaders from across the global asset management community and gives you the opportunity to connect and share best practices with your peers from leading asset management firms – including institutional managers, insurance companies, and public pension plans. This event is designed specifically for operations and technology professionals.

Chief Technology Officers
Chief Operations Officers
Chief Information Officers
Chief Data Officers
Investment Operations and Technology Managers
Portfolio management, trading, operations, compliance, and technical staff involved throughout the lifecycle of a trade

Agenda

Time	Sessions
8:30am	Meeting Registration & Breakfast: Connect with peers and exhibitors 8:30am-9:00am EDT Meeting Registration & Breakfast: Connect with peers and exhibitors Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 8:30am-9:00am EDT
9:00am	Opening Remarks 9:00am-9:10am EDT Opening Remarks Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 9:00am-9:10am EDT
9:10am	Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing 9:10am-9:50am EDT Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 9:10am-9:50am EDT Cutter explores the market for ESG investing and summarizes the data and service providers that specialize in supporting this market.
9:50am	ESG Investing: Member Perspectives 9:50am-10:30am EDT ESG Investing: Member Perspectives Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 9:50am-10:30am EDT Investment managers share their views on opportunities and challenges of ESG investing.
10:30am	Networking Break, Exhibit Hall Open 10:30am-11:00am EDT Networking Break, Exhibit Hall Open Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 10:30am-11:00am EDT
11:00am	Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) 11:00am-11:30am EDT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 11:00am-11:30am EDT Cutter explores current practices and challenges with GRC and highlights GRC systems and the types of risk they manage, their capabilities, and advantages of using them.
11:30am	GRC: Member Perspectives 11:30am-12:00pm EDT GRC: Member Perspectives Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 11:30am-12:00pm EDT Investment managers share their perspectives on designing and implementing an integrated approach to enterprise governance, risk, and compliance.
12:00pm	Lunch: Connect with other members and exhibitors over lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT Lunch: Connect with other members and exhibitors over lunch Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT
1:00pm	Vendor Spotlight Demos 1:00pm-1:50pm EDT Vendor Spotlight Demos Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 1:00pm-1:50pm EDT Leading investment management solution providers share focused demonstrations of their products.
1:50pm	LeanAlpha - Stronger Portfolio Results and Greater Cost-efficiency: Guest Speaker Mike Ervolini, CEO Cabot Investment Technology 1:50pm-2:20pm EDT LeanAlpha - Stronger Portfolio Results and Greater Cost-efficiency: Guest Speaker Mike Ervolini, CEO Cabot Investment Technology Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 1:50pm-2:20pm EDT Active management is a tough business. The dramatic shift to passive products is taking its toll on every type of strategy, globally. And, there are the additional challenges of constant downward pressure on fees and ever spiraling operating costs. All of which represent an enormous headwind for active management. Fundamental managers are struggling to locate strong footing in this new environment. Some are focusing on doing what they already do – just a little better. Others are working to overlay elements of quantitative analysis and data science into their processes with mixed results. A growing number are choosing mergers & acquisitions in hope that scale will lead to long-term profitability. One thing is for sure: Success today and tomorrow starts with delivering stronger and more consistent results, cost-effectively. Mike Ervolini will share best practices for building high performance investment teams that are also nimble, process-driven, and able to communicate their unique values more powerfully internally and with clients. Mike’s presentation will deliver both a new framework for thinking about supporting investment teams with technology and practical steps you can begin to implement today.
2:20pm	Alternative Investments 2:20pm-3:00pm EDT Alternative Investments Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 2:20pm-3:00pm EDT Cutter examines the challenges of alternative investments such as real estate, private equity, and infrastructure, and evaluates vendor solutions focused on supporting these types of assets.
3:00pm	Networking Break, Exhibit Hall Open 3:00pm-3:20pm EDT Networking Break, Exhibit Hall Open Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 3:00pm-3:20pm EDT
3:20pm	Alternative Investments: Guest Speaker, Richard Bodio, Hancock Natural Resource Group (HNRG) 3:20pm-3:50pm EDT Alternative Investments: Guest Speaker, Richard Bodio, Hancock Natural Resource Group (HNRG) Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 3:20pm-3:50pm EDT A guest speaker from HNRG provides insights on the challenges and practices for investing in real assets.
3:50pm	Closing Remarks 3:50pm-4:00pm EDT Closing Remarks Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 3:50pm-4:00pm EDT Gina McCafferty, Head of Research, provides closing remarks for the day.
4:00pm	Cocktail Reception: Relax and chat about the day with colleagues over drinks 4:00pm-5:00pm EDT Cocktail Reception: Relax and chat about the day with colleagues over drinks Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 4:00pm-5:00pm EDT
5:15pm	Please join us for our CutterResearch Member Dinner at The Oceanaire Seafood Room 5:15pm-8:00pm EDT Please join us for our CutterResearch Member Dinner at The Oceanaire Seafood Room Monday, Nov 18, 2019 · 5:15pm-8:00pm EDT Please join us for our CutterResearch Member Dinner The Oceanaire Seafood Room, 40 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108 Sponsored By:

Speakers

Cutter

Judy Blackwell

Director

Judy Blackwell has more than 30 years of information technology experience in the investment management industry. She joined Cutter Associates in 2006 and has worked as part of Cutter Research since 2007. Prior to Cutter, Judy worked for a number of investment management firms as a consultant and in project management roles. Her experience includes IT strategy, technology outsourcing, and business process outsourcing programs. She has worked in institutional asset management, retail, and private client business, and has managed large-scale projects, developing and implementing front and back office systems.

Recent research assignments and publications include the following:

Alternative Data and the Expanding Universe of Investment Information
Automating Business Processes
Collateral Management
Data Science and Analytics in the Front Office
ESG Investing
Integrating Investment Systems
Managed Data Services

Angela Centeno, CPA

Director

Angela Centeno joined Cutter Associates in 2015, bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial services. Prior to Cutter, Angela worked for The Northern Trust Company in multiple roles managing enterprise market data, investment operations outsourcing, vendor relationships, and custodian relationships. She previously held senior positions in operations management, project management, data management, and solutions implementation.

Angela earned a bachelor of science in accounting and a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Kansas, as well as an MBA in finance from DePaul University. She is a registered CPA.

Recent research assignments and publications include the following:

An Introduction to Vendor Management
Trends in Asset Management 2021
Data Cataloging Tools
Rethinking Research Management
Alternative Investments
Due Diligence and the Asset Owner ─ Getting the Job Done
Managing Benchmark and Index Data

Jon Chandler

Director

Jon Chandler brings more than ten years of experience in the financial services industry to his Director's role at Cutter Associates. Prior to joining Cutter, Jon was a senior business analyst for State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), where he was involved in a number of projects for the front and middle office, including UAT design and execution for an order management system (Fidessa IMS), the implementation of a web-based due diligence platform (FundInsight), and an enterprise solution to support blended benchmarks. Prior to his project roles, Jon was a principal in fixed income trade operations at SSGA. He has extensive experience with post-trade operations and applications, such as OASYS/CTM, PORTIA, MBSExpert, and Failstation. Jon earned a bachelor of arts in history from the University of Florida and an MBA from Northeastern University.

Recent research assignments and publications include the following:

Alternative Investment Systems
Collateral Management
Investment Accounting Solutions
Order Management Systems
Performance Measurement and Attribution Systems
Reconciliation Solutions
Risk Management Systems

Stacia Graham

Managing Director and Asset Management Lead

Stacia Graham has more than 20 years of experience in investment management, bringing a deep understanding of end-to-end asset management processing and project management to her role as Managing Director at Cutter Research. Prior to Cutter, Stacia worked at Wellington Management Company LLP in Boston in various roles within compliance and operational risk, including leading and managing the global Investment Guideline Compliance team for eight years. She earned a bachelor of science in business administration from Bryant University and an MBA from Bentley University.

Recent research assignments and publications include the following:

Performance Measurement and Attribution
Rethinking Research Management
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
Predictive Analytics for Operations
Asset Allocation Solutions
All-In-One or Standalone Solutions? Finding the Right Technology Strategy

Gina McCafferty

Principal – Head of Research

Gina McCafferty has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She served at Cutter from 1999 to 2011 as Principal and Managing Director of CutterResearch, and she was instrumental in growing that business. Gina returned to Cutter in 2017, and established and ran the company’s Wealth Management research division. In 2019, she was appointed to Head of Research, responsible for Asset Management and Wealth Management product development and delivery to over 200 member firms around the globe. Gina was previously at Investit Ltd., where she served for six years as head of the company’s research service. Prior to that, she held senior positions at DST International with product responsibility for their global accounting and performance measurement systems, and at SunGard as Vice President of Client Services for their securities trading products.

Guests

Jonathan Barnet, FRM, CSOP

Senior Vice President, Head of Business Risk, Income Research + Management

Jonathan joined Income Research + Management (IR+M) in 2008 and is currently the Head of Business Risk. In this role, he is responsible for broad programs such as business continuity, vendor risk management, and firm insurance coverage. He is also responsible for more focused tasks like process risk & control and root cause analysis for unexpected outcomes. Prior to his current role, Jonathan was the Head of Investment Operations. Before joining IR+M, he was the Vice President of Data Management/ Portfolio Accounting & Client Reporting at Bank of America, and previously held roles at John Hancock Advisers and Investors Bank & Trust. Jonathan has a BA in business administration from Saint Anselm College and received his Financial Risk Manager designation in 2016.

Rick Bodio, CFA

Director, Hancock Natural Resource Group

Rick is responsible for the development of investment strategy, investment origination, portfolio company management, client relationships and capital raising. During his time at HNRG, Rick has developed the portfolio management function for the agricultural strategy, managing over $3B in investments around the globe across 19 portfolios. In addition, Rick has been responsible for global underwriting and transaction management, working on approximately $1B in new acquisitions in the US, Australia, Canada and South America. Prior to joining HNRG in 2011, Rick worked in Financial Strategy for Forest Systems Management Company. Rick holds a B.A. in English and Philosophy from Providence College and a MBA in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Connecticut, where he managed a portion of the University’s endowment. Rick is a CFA charterholder and a member of the CFA Society Boston.

Michael A. Ervolini

CEO, Cabot Investment Technology, Inc.

Cabot is the world’s leader in helping equity management teams deliver LeanAlpha®. The Company uses its patented analytic software to support analysts and managers in delivering stronger results more consistently, and cost-effectively. Equity teams quickly develop greater self-awareness about skills, investment processes, and unproductive behavioral tendencies. They are then supported by Cabot in implementing this greater knowledge to become their best.

Mike has over 30 years of experience in institutional money management and software development. Prior to founding Cabot Research in 2005, Mike was a founder and CEO of Charter Research Corporation, a software company that supported the pricing, analysis and management of commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) which was purchased by McGraw-Hill / Standard & Poor’s. Previously Mike was a Portfolio Manager and Chief Information Officer with a global money management company. Mike is the author of: “Equity Portfolio Management: A Behavioral Approach to Improving Skills and Investment Processes,” published by MIT Press. Mike has written extensively on the interconnection of asset management, culture, and technology and he is a highly regarded speaker at both public and private conferences. He earned an M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from Rutgers University.