'Asset management is ripe for disruption' - Nucleus

Not a 'toothless' regulator

Victoria McKeever
clock • 2 min read

The asset management industry "is ripe for disruption", Nucleus founder David Ferguson has said, with the greater integration of technology and its resulting push for transparency.

Speaking at the lang cat DeadX Talks, which this year centred around ‘The ghosts of asset management', Ferguson (pictured) said financial services firms would be unable to ignore the greater focus on transparency introduced by the increasing integration of technology. "Asset management is ripe for disruption… I think when we talk about technology, we talk about apps, new efficiencies and business models but we miss the single most important thing technology has given us - which for me is transparency," he said. "If you're unable to accept that and embrace it in your business model the...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

The active funds beating the MSCI World for the past decade

The active funds beating the MSCI World for the past decade

'The next decade could be very different'

Darius McDermott
clock 04 June 2026 • 5 min read
Commodity allocations in a volatile landscape

Commodity allocations in a volatile landscape

'Currency dynamics are also becoming more significant'

Rob Gleeson
clock 03 June 2026 • 4 min read
Why markets keep rising despite a more uncertain world

Why markets keep rising despite a more uncertain world

'For investors, maintaining diversification and portfolio resilience remains essential'

Fahad Hassan
clock 02 June 2026 • 4 min read