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More Predictions for 2012

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Last week, Cutter and Associates offered their take on the year that passed and the one to come. We know the folks at Cutter pretty well and, while we would disagree with the “Fear” part of what they are seeing or concluding, we could not agree more with many of the points in their piece.

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Predictions for 2012

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For 2012, we foresee much of the same as 2011: another challenging year with firms trying to maneuver in an uncertain environment. The key difference between 2011 and 2012 so far seems to be one of outlook, in which we see more optimism from the folks we are speaking with than we did last year.

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Effective Data Management Tools Key to Satisfying New Regs

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In Europe, discussions are underway that may require public and private sector organizations to employ a new chief data protection officer position tasked with overseeing/protecting the organization’s data. While appointing a new position is a start, how can one individual effectively monitor data in a systematic way as is being suggested?

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When Information is Siloed, Business Risks are Elevated

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Silos serve a purpose in farming, but in the world of technology, they are burdensome and risky. For investment managers this can mean the front-office does not communicate with the back-office and vice versa.

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Waiting to Gauge Dodd-Frank Could Be a Bad Move

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The sentiment amongst investment management firms right now is one of caution. Many are waiting to see how the Dodd-Frank Act will play out before implementing any of the changes…

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Complying with Best Practices Can Save Money

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It’s no secret that best practices suggest an outside source look over a firms’ data for inconsistencies and gaffes. But complying with such practices doesn’t have to cost more. Instead,…

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