Media & Insights

Industry Perspectives & Thought Leadership

Insights on the future of fund operations, product governance, technology integration, and the evolving landscape of global asset management.

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Latest Insights & Industry Analysis

Fund Operations

The Future of Fund Accounting in the Age of AI

How artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping NAV calculations, exception handling, and real-time operational monitoring at institutional scale.

Product Governance

ETF Product Governance: Scaling Innovation Responsibly

Perspectives on how governance frameworks must evolve to keep pace with the explosive growth of ETF products while maintaining investor protections.

Technology

Aladdin & the Integration of Operations and Risk

How BlackRock's proprietary technology platform is creating a unified ecosystem where operations, risk management, and portfolio management converge.

Regulatory

Navigating Global Regulatory Complexity

How operational leaders can prepare for and adapt to an increasingly complex web of financial regulations across major markets and jurisdictions.

Leadership

Building Operational Teams for the Next Decade

Insights on attracting, developing, and retaining operational talent in an era of digital transformation and evolving skill requirements.

Alternatives

Operational Challenges of Private Market Growth

As institutional allocations to private markets expand, the operational infrastructure must evolve — from valuation methodologies to investor reporting frameworks.

Industry Engagement

Speaking & Industry Forums

Shared expertise at institutional conferences, regulatory roundtables, and industry leadership summits.

Industry Conferences

Regular contributor to leading financial industry conferences, sharing perspectives on the intersection of technology, operations, and investment management — shaping the dialogue on best practices for institutional-scale fund operations.

ICI Events Fund Administration FinTech Summit

Regulatory Dialogue

Active participation in regulatory engagement, providing operational expertise and industry perspectives to help shape policy frameworks that balance investor protection with market innovation and operational efficiency.

SEC Engagement Fund Board Governance Industry Standards
Notable Perspectives

Words That Define the Vision

"In the ETF space, operational precision is not just about accuracy — it is about maintaining the trust that has made passive investing the fastest-growing segment of global finance."

— John M. Perlowski

"The CPA discipline taught me that every number tells a story. In fund operations, those stories impact millions of investors and their families."

— John M. Perlowski

"Our role in operations is to be the unshakeable foundation that enables investment professionals to take calculated risks. If the foundation isn't solid, nothing else holds."

— John M. Perlowski

"From my Goldman days to BlackRock today, one thing has never changed: the firms that invest in their operational infrastructure are the firms that endure and lead."

— John M. Perlowski