2021 will build on the frenzied M&A activity of 2020 for asset managers and continue to drive operational efficiency. As revenue continues to be stressed, the"C" suite will either play offense or defense depending on their cost of running operations. Offshoring can only go so far to rein in costs. At the end of the day firms need to leverage technology to re-imagine and transform operations.

Brian Stern at Ernst & Young GlobalConsulting Services hosted a very timely webinar on 12/3 for buy-side firms who are faced with enormous operational/tech efficiency and cost pressures. EZOPS presented alongside trailblazing FinTech firms to discuss operational/tech efficiency issues buy-side firms and possible solutions for streaminlining operations.