William Hortz is president and dean of the Institute for Innovation Development (IID), an educational and business development organization for members determined to grow their businesses in a world of constant change. Run as a social enterprise, the Institute is dedicated to making innovation best practices a vital cornerstone for members’ business growth. He also is founder of Strategic Account Management Solutions Inc. and previously worked for OppenheimerFunds, Countrywide Investments and Peregrine Asset Management.
Firms, regardless of size, need to develop strategic partnerships that form an active ecosystem of aligned firms.
The field of investing in ESG and sustainability is in need of an overhaul.
Recent advancements and current development are vastly accelerating the transformative potential of blockchain technology.
Business model innovation is one of the most powerful strategies available to forward-looking business leaders.
This conference provided a deeper perspective and understanding where the ETF industry and advisors are headed in the coming year.
Understanding the differing nature of the various fixed-income segments is crucial to managing risk and maximizing returns.
Crafting culture in financial services firms can be seen as a powerful way to construct the optimal impact that an advisory or asset management firm can achieve.
Here are some highlights of the 6th annual Synapse 2023 Summit.
PechaKucha--an informal fast-paced presentation format created in 2003 by two architects in Japan--has exploded into a global phenomenon.
New research details key market demographics, segments and business functions in the RIA marketplace.
For investment managers, AI represents a highly tech-enabled toolkit that can enhance their current research, security selection and trading capabilities.
Focusing on solutions and innovation in the sustainable investment landscape.
Launching an interval or tender offer fund is like playing a multi-level chess game.
Closing the discount on an exchange-listed, closed-end fund can be a tricky and frustrating process.
Here are our best financial services innovation articles and thought leadership discussions that the Institute for Innovation Development (IID) developed throughout 2022.