Capital Markets Podcast Series

The Changing Roles of Private Equity and Sovereign Wealth Funds - Video

Andy Tinlin — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:15:00 GMT

In this podcast, Andy Tinlin, global lead for Mergers & Acquisitions, Accenture Strategy, explains the reasons why the roles of private equity and sovereign wealth funds are changing in the current environment and how they are adapting their approaches in reaction to this change.

Four Imperatives To Help Wealth Management Firms Excel - Video

Mark Halverson — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:15:00 GMT

Despite the challenges in today's financial markets, this is an ideal time to be in the advisory business, says Mark Halverson, managing director of Accenture’s wealth and asset management service line. In this podcast, he pinpoints the importance of distinctive capabilities such as appropriate pricing structures. He gives four imperatives that wealth management firms must now embrace if they are to outperform in today's tough markets.

Advisor Services and the Need for Technology - Video

Mark Halverson — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:15:00 GMT

In this podcast, Mark Halverson, managing director of Accenture’s wealth and asset management service line, spoke with Wall Street & Technology on the need for technology in wealth advisor services. In today’s changing financial landscape, advisors need the right technologies—a distinctive capability of high-performance businesses—to create a multichannel experience for clients.

Making Money in Emerging Markets - Video

James Sproule — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:10:00 GMT

In this video, James Sproule, head of Capital Markets Research at Accenture, discusses opportunities for capital market firms to find growth in emerging markets. Sproule discusses: Whether the excitement around markets in Brazil, Russia, India and China is justified, How consumer needs are evolving in emerging market areas, What opportunities exist for financial services firms to improve their market focus and position.

Desperately Seeking Alpha - Video

Mark Halverson — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:10:00 GMT

In this podcast, Mark Halverson, Managing Director of Accenture Wealth and Asset Management Services, provides insights into the future of asset management. Halverson discusses how asset managers can generate alpha by detecting the value of assets in sophisticated new ways. The ability to innovate—rapidly integrating new instruments, strategies and offerings throughout a superior infrastructure—will be key.

New Revenue Streams in Investment Banking - Video

James Sproule — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:05:00 GMT

In this video, James Sproule, global head of capital markets research at Accenture, outlines where new revenues streams are developing as the world emerges from crisis mode. Watch this video podcast to learn how emerging markets, private banking services and new products will generate opportunities for investment banks.

Top 10 Challenges for Investment Banks 2010: Technology Refresh - Video

Dean Jayson, Ryan Westmacott and Peter Kennedy — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:05:00 GMT

Accenture Capital Markets experts Dean Jayson, Ryan Westmacott and Peter Kennedy talk how legacy and duplicative technology has affected investment banks. They also introduce discuss how alternative technologies and new electronic platforms are changing the way that business is done at investment banking organisations.To drive success, Accenture research emphasizes the need for firms take maximize advantage of the technologies and interleaving them to capture a greater share of the marketplace.