The evolving landscape of Capital Markets is certainly piquing
the attention of industry professionals, if this year's
attendance at SFIG Vegas is any indication. With 10% more attendees
than last year, the crowds at SFIG Vegas 2019 were abuzz with
trending topics. From uncertainty and excitement of the future, to
enthusiasm over technical advancements, here are our three
takeaways from the conference.
The CLO industry agrees: disruptive technology is here.
Recently we surveyed over 500 Capital Markets executives on the
impact of disruptive technology and were pleased our survey
findings echoed the conversations had around SFIG Vegas. 51% of
those surveyed believe that AI is already being utilised within
their industry, and this trend was certainly reflected in the
discussions on the exhibitor floor. Primarily, we saw a shift
towards transformation in automating back office functions such as
structured finance, securitisation and alternative finance.
Blockchain's
