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Navigating the Challenges of DDQ and RFP Responses in the Investment Management Industry
Responding to Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) is a critical process in the Investment Management industry. Asset managers and service providers are inundated with these requests from clients, with large firms often handling hundreds, if not thousands, of such questionnaires annually. These documents typically cover a wide range of topics, including governance, operations, compliance, and IT. While the importance of these responses cannot be overstated—given that they play a key role in assessing risks and maintaining client relationships—the current process of managing DDQs and RFPs is fraught with challenges. This blog explores the major hurdles faced by investment managers and service providers and predicts where the industry is headed.
Five AI Principles That Transformed CENTRL's Business
CENTRL’s AI journey began in February 2023 and announced is first AI solution, CentrlGPT, soon after that. Now, more than a year in, we’ve completely transformed our platform. It’s been a journey we are proud of and want to share. Here are the five core principles that drove CENTRL’s AI strategy. These beliefs have served as the underpinning of every step we took and continue to guide our work.
Why Use Artificial Intelligence?
CENTRL’s AI journey was sparked by the advent of ChatGPT. Recognizing the transformative potential of LLMs, CENTRL’s leadership team embarked on a mission to research and understand how we could incorporate AI into our platform. Learn more about our journey to building best-in-class transformative AI powered diligence solutions for the Financial Services industry.
Ensuring Accuracy in AI-Driven Third Party Risk & Diligence
In the rapidly evolving world of financial services, risk management and diligence are more critical than ever. Learn how powerful generative AI tools can help navigate the complex landscape of regulatory compliance and counterparty risk.
3 Steps to Implementing AI in Your Due Diligence Process
Incorporating generative AI into due diligence is a strategic process that can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of risk assessment. To successfully leverage these advanced tools, diligence teams should consider a structured approach.
Understanding the Impact of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) on Third-Party Risk Assessments for Banks in the EU: How Can AI Help?
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) emerges as a pivotal regulatory framework aimed at fortifying the digital infrastructure of banks and financial service providers. One crucial aspect of DORA is its potential impact on third-party risk assessments, a cornerstone in safeguarding the financial industry against cyber threats and operational disruptions.
How AI Addresses Due Diligence Challenges Head-On
Check out our latest blog on how AI addresses due diligence challenges head-on
How AI Transforms Risk Assessments Through the Systematic & Consistent Application of Risk Intelligence
Check out our latest blog on how AI transforms risk assessments through the systematic & consistent application of risk intelligence
Unleash AI-Powered Due Diligence: Transform Your Risk Management Today
Check out our latest whitepaper to discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing operational due diligence and empowering analysts to work more efficiently, saving time and resources while enhancing the effectiveness of risk management.
Outsourced Vendor Risk Management
In October 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a new rule that would require registered investment advisors (RIAs) to satisfy due diligence on vendor risk management and ongoing monitoring requirements for specific “covered functions and services” that they may consider outsourcing to new vendors and existing service providers.
Don't Trip Over What's Behind You
Scott Decker, Global Head of Investment Management Solutions at CENTRL, discusses how investment managers need to focus on high-value activities and decision making, and why the current economic climate has created an environment in which organizations need to turn to automation tools to help re-prioritize activities of their team.
Why are we still talking about data paralysis from due diligence questionnaires?
Scott Decker, Global Head of Investment Management Solutions at CENTRL, shares his thoughts on data paralysis from due diligence questionnaires, and how automation can help streamline the due diligence process.
5 Best Practices for Optimizing Data Use in Bank Network Management
Data is one of the most valuable assets a financial institution (e.g., a bank) has at its disposal. But most financial organizations struggle to make the best use of it. Read this blog to see the 5 best practices your organization should implement to optimize data use.
Sovereign Wealth Funds Withdrawing from Russia: What You Need to Know
Explore the impact of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) withdrawing from Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
The Connection Between Supply Chain Disruptions and Third-party Risk Management
Explore the connections between supply chain disruptions and third-party risk management.
ESG For Bank Network Management: What You Need to Know
Learn about ESG criteria, its impact on global bank network management, and how you can incorporate ESG into your due diligence practices.
Network Management – Moving Towards a Brave New World
Learn more about network management and check if network managers can be entrusted with monitoring cyber risks at their sub-custodians.
What is ESG in Risk Management?
Learn how evolving environmental, social, and corporate governance factors can impact your third-party risk management program and how you can manage them.
How to Incorporate Modern Slavery Act Requirements into Your Compliance Program
All you ever wanted to know about modern slavery acts and how to incorporate their requirements into your enterprise compliance program
Top 7 Trends for Endowments, Foundations, and Sovereign Wealth Funds Right Now
A brief look into some of the key trends that are emerging in the Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF) and Endowments and Foundations (E&F) sector.
4 Crucial Reasons Why BNM Software is a Smart Investment
Learn about the four critical reasons for investing in a world-class BNM platform like BNM360 and how it can help ease the challenges of Bank Network Management.