Methodology

Capital markets firms are rethinking data infrastructure to stay ahead of regulation and AI.

Across capital markets, firms face rising regulatory demands while striving to harness data for competitive advantage. Many are re-evaluating their infrastructure, strengthening data governance, and exploring practical AI applications to improve operational resilience and control.

To understand how industry leaders are navigating this shift, we surveyed 100 senior executives in partnership with InvestOps. The findings reveal where firms are prioritizing investment, the barriers they face in modernizing data operations, and the emerging best practices that are shaping the next generation of post-trade infrastructure.

This report distils these insights, with commentary from Gresham and the InvestOps community. We will explore these themes further at InvestOps Europe in October.

What best describes your job title?

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Head/VP/Director of Operations/Investment Operations

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Chief Operating Officer

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CTO/Head/SVP/Director of Technology

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Chief Investment Officer

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Chief Risk Officer/Chief Compliance Officer

What are your organization's global assets under management in US dollars?

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Over $500 billion

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$10 billion - $50 billion

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$51 billion -$100 billion

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$101 billion - $250 billion

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$251 billion - $500 billion

What is your organization's primary business?

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Asset Management

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Hedge Funds

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Fund Administrators and Outsourcing Providers

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Insurance and Insurance Asset Management

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Sovereign Wealth Funds and Family Offices

Which region are you currently working in?

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North America

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Europe

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APAC

Where is your organization based?

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Where is your organization based?

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USA

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UK

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Canada

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Scandinavia

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Benelux

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Iberia

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France

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Germany

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Switzerland

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Singapore

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Australia

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Poland

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Malaysia

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Thailand

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Hong Kong

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Key Findings