FIMA Events

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I enjoyed being part of such an insightful conference! Looking forward to next year!

Another successful FIMA in the books. This year in addition to AI content, we are seeing more sessions focusing on the fundamentals, such as Data Governance and Data Talents. I had the privilege of doing the Keynote panel on “Evolving Data Governance in the age of AI” with Diego de Aragão, CFA from Citi, ⭐️Jay Krish from State Street, and Pawan Verma from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Thanks for our wonderful moderator Christopher Zobler from IBM. A few of the takeaways from the session: ✅ AI technologies have definitely heightened the risk for data privacy due to its advanced ability to discover patterns and infer highly sensitive information. ✅ How do we balance data risk management and AI innovation depends on your company's risk appetite and data maturity. ✅ What does not change in the age of AI is the need to focus on the fundamentals, i.e. Data Governance. ✅ We may run into compliance risks if we don't enhance our current data controls around data security/privacy. We may need to obtain consent if AI usage goes beyond the originally stated purpose when you collect the data. I also enjoyed my panel on “Lessons Learned in Data Transformation Strategies” with Pawan Verma from Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Prasanti Cherukuri from City National Bank, and Erin Smith from T. Rowe Price. Thanks for our wonderful moderator Kyle Morton from EDM Council. A few of the takeaways from the session: ✅ One of the most critical components for data transformation strategy is the data talent strategy. Data talent strategy should include both recruiting efforts and an enterprise-wide data training program. ✅ Success criteria for any data transformation initiative should be measured by the business outcome which could include increased efficiency, faster to market, reduced regulatory issues, and cost reductions etc. ✅ Having data champions telling the stories for you substantially increased credibility and result in a much greater impact on the overall data transformation efforts. ✅ The key for data transformation initiative is really the People. These could be your data stewards, business leaders, the three lines of defense partners, data scientists, and any stakeholders that you need to engage with data transformation project. How you influence and engage people will determine the success of your data transformation. As always, it’s great to catch up with my data circle friends. Thanks for Worldwide Business Research (WBR) Worldwide Business Research FIMA Events for hosting this. Marissa Alvord Matt Millman Justin H. Tarun Sood, DBA Julia Bardmesser Erum Manzoor Persia Shokoohi, J.D. Jean-Christophe Lionti Cara A. O'Brien Patty Aenchbacher, PMP Laura Tran, CIMP Arun G. Vijayakumar Gurusamy Raju Andrew Lang Mercedes Leboreiro, MBA Richard Winter Amy Schulz Cesar Ticas Samuel Chevadisaikul #FIMA25 #DataGovernance #AIGovernance #DataSecurity #DataPrivacy #FinancialServices #Banking

As FIMA Events wrapped up yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend a fantastic Practitioner Led Boardroom session on #DataProducts, masterfully facilitated by Erin Smith. The discussion centered on the value a product mindset brings to data initiatives, and how to build a comprehensive data product lifecycle that incorporates best practices in data governance, data quality, and metadata management. For Arrayo , it was incredibly informative to hear directly from industry leaders about their real-world experiences implementing a product lifecycle approach to data. Here are a few key takeaways from the session: 🔹 The evolving definition of data ownership 🔹 The importance of early adoption and involving consumers in the strategy from the beginning 🔹 A strong emphasis on a consumer-first mindset 🔹 The critical need for collaboration across Tech, Business, and Data teams 💬 Huge thanks to Erin and all the participants, including Patty Aenchbacher, PMP Delia Dias Alavandar Chennakesavan, for such a rich and engaging discussion. We're leaving full of new ideas! #FIMA2025 #DataProduct #ProductMindset #DataGovernance #MetadataManagement #DataQuality #Arrayo #FinancialData #CustomerFirst

There were lots of impactful insights and conversations happening at Worldwide Business Research (WBR)'s FIMA Events 2025! Discussions emphasized the need for solid data foundations, the critical role of AI governance, and the importance of fostering a culture of data responsibility across all teams. In a tech-driven world, it's essential to stay agile and leverage the power of data storytelling. Read the full recap below or on meradia.com at https://lnkd.in/euJiU9vW #datamanagement #data #artificialintelligence #ai #nextgenoperatingmodel #FIMAUS25

Thanks to all of the incredible sponsors who joined #FIMAUS 2025! Your participation drove meaningful conversations and showcased innovative solutions. A huge thank you for your continued leadership in financial data management, your commitment to providing valuable solutions, and your contributions that made this year's event a standout success 👏 We look forward to advancing the future of financial data management together. 2025 Sponsors: Adastra, Arrayo , BetaNXT, Communify Fincentric, Continuus, Crux, IBM, Informatica, InterWorks, Kingland, Lumenalta, Meradia, OptiSol Business Solutions, Precisely, Publicis Sapient, Reltio, Soda, SBI - Data, EPM, AI., Stardog, Tiger Analytics, Tradeweb, Xoriant

#FIMA25 is in the books. Lots of great conversations. And we were able to re-home all of those lonesome #Informatica stuffed unicorns! Thanks to everyone who took the time to stop by the booth and chat with us!

Christopher Zobler kicking off day 2 at #FIMA25. Packed house of financial institutions designing the future of data management. Stop by the IBM booth to learn about how IBM’s Data Platform is preparing banks for a hybrid cloud future!

An incredible two days spent interacting with and learning from outstanding data professionals. Thank you #FIMA25

That’s a wrap on FIMA Events 2025 in Boston! Our team had an incredible time diving into conversations about data infrastructure, compliant AI, and the next-gen investor experiences. A huge thank you to everyone who joined our roundtable sessions led by our Co-Founder & EVP, Michael A. Smith. Shoutout to Noelle Hozumi, Bryan Johns, and Michael Rodgers for showcasing live demos and having great conversations about how Knowledge Bases are powering smarter decisions for investors and investment professionals. If we didn’t get a chance to connect, we’d love to show you what we’re building—reach out to schedule a demo. #FIMA2025 #DataDriven #FintechInnovation #AIinFinance #CommunifyFincentric #DigitalTransformation #FinancialServices #InvestmentTechnology