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2023 Insights

Securing the Future of the Funds Industry

There is nothing permanent except change, as attendees heard at the recent Fund Governance 2024 conference, hosted by NatWest Trustee & Depositary Services.

29 May 2024

Funding emerging green technologies: opportunities and challenges

A recent roundtable discussion with RBS International's clients revealed while there is appetite to invest in transition energy and emerging technologies, concerns over scalability, risk and near-term returns are causing investors to approach with caution.

23 May 2024

Series 3, Episode 4: The big "G" in ESG

We're joined by guest Mark Crathern, head of NatWest Trustee & Depository Services, who has picked three important aspects, of the very broad topic of governance, to discuss.

21 May 2024

Emerging technology and the fund landscape

How will emerging technology impact the funds landscape? Tech adoption will be the great differentiator in business over the coming years, but which technology trends look likely to make the biggest impact on the alternative investment market?

20 May 2024

Future proofing fund finance

Insight into how upcoming trends will alter the fund finance landscape over the next five years will help fund managers future proof their operations.

26 Apr 2024

Series 3, Episode 3: Top three ESG trends for 2024

In this episode we have invited our guest David Postlethwaite, associate director, ESG at KPMG Crown dependencies to choose his top three ESG trends for 2024.

11 Mar 2024

Factors influencing alternative funds in the coming months

A closer look at the forces reshaping the fund finance landscape over the next five years.

20 Feb 2024

Digital banking Insight: themes for 2024

A series of roundtable discussions with RBS international clients revealed key drivers of digital transformation in the year ahead.

09 Feb 2024