The investment management industry stands at a crossroads.
The main challenge facing asset managers is about more than adopting new technology. It’s about balancing decades of reliable, trusted systems with the demands of modern innovation. With data fragmentation, emerging asset classes and regulatory pressures (like T+1 settlement) tightening the window for action, the industry can’t afford a wait-and-see approach.
Anunaya Ritwik, Managing Director, Data & Digital at RBC Investor Services, spoke to Citisoft about how data orchestration, governance and scalable architecture are becoming critical as market pressure accelerates.
So what does a successful data management function look like in 2026?
It demands a robust governance model that ensures data is secure, accurate and trusted by clients. Asset managers and owners also need to navigate the balance between leveraging AI’s potential and maintaining human expertise.
Read the full interview to discover how forward-thinking asset managers and owners are turning data challenges into competitive advantages.
“As guardians of clients’ highly valuable portfolio data—the 'new gold'—RBCIS is leveraging RBC’s vast technology resources to enable data for clients as part of our robust data and digital capabilities.”
