Amid rising costs and a shifting priorities, how are asset managers rethinking their strategies to enhance the investor experience?  

 Caroline Higgins, Head of Global Fund Services for Asia Pacific at Northern Trust, unpacks the key trends and challenges reshaping the asset management landscape in APAC and beyond. She explains the strategies that asset managers are implementing to navigate and meet their complex clients’ needs, including outsourcing and enhanced data solutions. Caroline also shares her journey in the industry, offering candid reflections on the progress and ongoing challenges in diversity, along with actionable advice for women aspiring to lead. 

 Key Highlights: 

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• Explore how the industry is shifting focus on enhancing product quality and improving investor experience 
  
• Discover the rise of outsourcing non-core functions and how data tools are driving better decision-making and growth 
  
• Learn about the unique challenges in APAC’s varied markets, where tailored strategies are crucial due to differing regulations and levels of technology adoption 
  
• Hear Caroline’s insights into the progress and challenges in diversity, especially at leadership levels 
  
• Gain actionable advice from Caroline on advocating for yourself, building a strong support network, and exploring lateral career moves for growth 
  
• And much more! 
  

 Connect with Caroline Higgins: 

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• LinkedIn: Caroline Higgins 
  

 About Caroline Higgins: 

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• Northern Trust: Caroline Higgins