To simplify entry into the SMA space, T. Rowe partnered with Archer for technology and operational support.
T. Rowe Price is the latest in a series of firms to join Archer’s platform as the company continues to solidify itself as the most flexible and scalable solution for investment management organizations.
Technology and services aligned to effectively scale operations with growth
"So go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because that's where you will find success - at the far side of failure." -- Thomas J. Watson Sr., IBM Chairman & CEO
“To be included among such an impressive group of leaders in the Philadelphia area is a reflection of everyone’s efforts at Archer. We strive to innovate on behalf of our clients and for the investment management industry every day, and being nominated for this award indicates our success.”
People talk about the cloud as a mythical mass of information, hovering in the ether above us. While that is a fair description of consumers’ experience with cloud technology, the ‘mythical mass’ is actually a physical network of servers, data storage infrastructure, and people.
From the investment manager’s perspective, multiple service models within the SMA channel often require separate systems and processes. This increases operational complexity and erodes the benefit of higher revenues.
For investment management firms evaluating new providers – or outsourcing for the first time – knowing what questions to ask can help ensure that you find the right partner.
Financial services have long benefited from computer automation, but with many different programs and applications applied in the execution and recording of a single transaction, there remains an army of personnel involved in performing tasks akin to reviewing and shuttling information between them.
