The great race: Investment managers apply new technologies to get ahead

Abstract

Firms of all types across all industries are applying new technologies at an ever faster pace. Investment managers are no different. This paper discusses how and why investment managers are applying new technologies and suggests how this application may evolve over the next couple of years. First, the landscape of the new technologies will be explored: in particular, mobile technologies, cloud computing, social media and ‘big data’. Secondly, the current state of the application of new technologies across investment managers will be discussed, drawing upon recent Cutter Benchmarking data. Finally, future trends will be suggested.