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Jan 26, 2026
2026 Outlook: Optimizing Talent – Staffing Considerations for 2026 and Beyond
Article
Today’s asset managers and asset owners operate in an environment of rapid technological change, shifting workplace expectations, and an expanding array of offerings from vendors and service providers that demand increased due diligence and oversight. As a result, it is essential for firms to take a fresh look at their workforce and identify strategies to best optimize talent.
Jan 16, 2026
2026 Outlook: Done With Making Do – Reevaluating Solutions for Future Fit
Article
Investment management firms recognize that their legacy applications may be limiting their abilities to achieve their broader goals of growth and efficiency. In 2026 and beyond, Cutter predicts that while firms will remain focused on major ongoing initiatives, they will also be taking stock of their core functions (trading, accounting, and performance measurement and attribution) and reevaluating solution options, factoring in capabilities, as well as seeking out vendors and service providers that are open, advancing, and acting as good partners. This analysis, while complex, will inform investment management firms’ future decisions and strategies in the years ahead.
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