Name: Fireside Chat with the OSC regarding Client Focused Reforms
Start: 2021-03-04T19:00:00Z
End: 2021-03-04T19:00:57.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 4.35

Investment research and analysis for financial professionals. Unpack the latest investing trends. When you subscribe to the channel, you unlock unlimited access to tips on portfolio management, investment planning, business growth, and more. 

Join our webinar to see how ByAllAccounts' Custodial Data Feed Network and new advisor onboarding process transforms a traditionally frustrating experience into a streamlined, efficient journey.

Wealthtechs: Level-up Your Advisor Book of Business Data Access

As 2026 approaches, investors face a complex mix of trade tensions, a softening U.S. dollar, and rapid innovation reshaping the global economy. 

In this live webinar, Morningstar’s investment leaders unpack five themes defining the year ahead and share practical ways to position portfolios for strength and opportunity. 

What You’ll Learn: 
- How to stay resilient amid global uncertainty 
Learn practical strategies for navigating shifting trade policies, geopolitical risk, and market volatility while keeping client portfolios positioned for long-term growth. 

- Ways to adapt to changing currency dynamics 
Understand how a weaker U.S. dollar could affect inflation, global asset allocation, and emerging market exposure—and where new opportunities may emerge. 

- How to capture value in the AI-driven economy 
Explore where capital and innovation are flowing in artificial intelligence and how to evaluate which technologies have sustainable investment potential. 

- Opportunities beyond mega-cap dominance 
Gain perspective on diversification strategies that look beyond concentrated tech leadership to uncover underappreciated value across regions and sectors. 

- Tactics for generating reliable income in a volatile world 
Discover how to construct income-focused portfolios that manage inflation risk, preserve capital, and meet evolving investor needs.

Preparing for 2026: Insights from Morningstar’s Global Outlook

For investment teams, year-end reporting isn’t just a routine—it’s a high-stakes opportunity to deliver clarity, value, and trust. But behind the scenes, many firms face common challenges: data overload, tight timelines, and rising expectations for personalization and transparency. 

In this webinar, Morningstar’s Customer Success Managers share first-hand insights from their conversations with asset and wealth management clients. They'll highlight the most common pain points around year-end reporting and demonstrate how Morningstar Direct is helping teams streamline workflows, enhance personalization, and deliver reports that resonate with clients and stakeholders. 

What you’ll learn: 
- The top challenges investment teams face during year-end reporting 
- How to craft compelling narratives using high-quality data 
- Where automation and personalization intersect in reporting workflows 
- How Morningstar Direct helps streamline reporting and elevate client communications 

Whether you're looking to improve efficiency, elevate your client experience, or reduce reporting friction, this session will provide practical strategies and tools to help your team close the year strong.

From Data to Decisions: Best Practices for Year-End Investment Reporting

As 2026 approaches, investors face rising protectionism, geopolitical fragmentation, and market instability. In this Investors First webinar, CEO Kunal Kapoor will be joined by Morningstar's global market strategists to explore the trends shaping portfolios in the year ahead and discuss insights from the new Morningstar 2026 Market Outlook report.

They’ll cover:
- Building resilient portfolios in an unpredictable market
- Navigating concentration risk from mega-cap techs
- Finding long-term value beyond headline names
-  Emerging policy shifts and their industry impact

Investors First: 2026 Market Outlook

Join this session to continue our Client-Centric Webinar series dedicated to Morningstar Direct Advisory Suite. A new client is bringing over inherited assets and wants to understand the risk alignment of these with their own risk tolerance. Learn how to assess the Risk Score of a client's portfolio, initiate a Risk Tolerance questionnaire, and apply an Investment plan aligned with the client's appetite for risk. Register now to understand how to apply these important risk considerations!

Knowing Risk with Direct Advisory Suite

Participez à cette session pour poursuivre notre série de webinaires axés sur le client consacrés à Morningstar Direct Advisory Suite. Un nouveau client apporte des actifs hérités et souhaite comprendre l'adéquation de ces derniers avec sa propre tolérance au risque. Découvrez comment évaluer le score de risque du portefeuille d'un client, lancer un questionnaire sur la tolérance au risque et appliquer un plan d'investissement adapté à sa propension au risque. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour comprendre comment appliquer ces considérations importantes en matière de risque.

Comprendre la gestion de risque avec Direct Advisory Suite

Gain practical knowledge on using Direct Advisory Suite to create Investment Plans that accurately reflect your clients’ risk tolerance. This webinar provides actionable insights for financial professionals and serves as a foundation for our next session in the Client-Centric Webinar Series.

Basic Overview of Investment Plans in Direct Advisory Suite

In an ever-evolving financial landscape, asset managers face numerous challenges—from inflation and interest rate movements to geopolitical tensions and technological disruptions. Join us for an insightful webinar where Morningstar’s Joseph Agostinelli, Senior Director of Market Research, and Ben Johnson, Head of Client Solutions for Asset Management, dive into the latest findings from our “Voice of the Asset Manager” survey. 

What you’ll get from the webinar: 
- Comprehensive analysis of top concerns for asset managers, compared against to investor and advisor sentiments 
- Top strategies for overcoming fee compression and maintaining operational efficiency 
- Actionable insights on adapting to technological innovations and regulatory changes 

Take this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate today’s market complexities.

Navigating Market Challenges: Insights and Strategies for Asset Managers

As private investments become increasingly accessible and semiliquid funds approach $350 billion in net assets, investment professionals need sophisticated tools to analyze these complex instruments alongside traditional holdings. Join us to see how Morningstar Direct's latest enhancements enable you to see your entire portfolio more clearly than ever before.

In this session you will: 
- Learn more about the convergence of public and private markets and its impact on investment strategies. 
- Discover unified portfolio analysis tools for public and private investments. 
- Gain insights into future trends in market integration. 
- Learn about Morningstar Direct's expanded semiliquid and private capital fund data, powered by PitchBook.

What’s Next in Public and Private Markets: Insights & Semiliquid Coverage in Morningstar Direct

On-Demand Replay and Live Q&A with Don McHenry

From Prediction to Reality: The Data Revolution Reshaping WealthTech in 2025, with Don McHenry, Amar Ahluwalia & John O’Connell

A year ago, predictions suggested that data consolidation would become the defining challenge for wealth management firms. Today, that prediction isn't only true – it’s reshaping the entire industry. Join John O’Connell of The Oasis Group, Amar Ahluwalia of OneVest, and Don McHenry of ByAllAccounts, part of Morningstar Wealth, for this insightful webinar as they examine how 2024's bold predictions about data consolidation have become today's reality – and what it means for your firm's future. The three wealthtech experts will also discuss:
• Data Orchestration: From held-away aggregation to full custodial and multi-custody integration
• Wealth Transfer: How tech is reshaping firm acquisitions, advisor transitions, and the great wealth transfer
• AI Evolution: Moving from standalone tools to embedded, invisible infrastructure powering data pipelines
• Personalized Experiences: Building clean, intuitive user journeys while leveraging open-ecosystem efficiencies
• Predictions: Exclusive 2026 predictions to shape your technology strategy for the year ahead
This webinar is ideal for:
• Wealth management firms tackling complex technology integrations
• Large RIAs and consolidators streamlining advisor transitions and post-merger growth
• Wealthtech platforms improving interoperability and delivering client-centric experiences

2025 Wealthtech Trends & Early Predictions for 2026: The Industry Tech Talk

Join this session to continue our Advisor Webinar series dedicated to Morningstar Direct Advisory Suite. An existing client has questions about their funds compared to others and new trends in the marketplace. Learn to compare funds, filters for new funds, and complete thorough Research on new topics such as Semiliquid funds and Private Investments. Register now to become equipped with the right tools to answer your clients promptly!

Researching with Purpose in Direct Advisory Suite

Participez à cette session pour poursuivre notre série de webinaires destinés aux conseillers et axés sur Morningstar Direct Advisory Suite. Un client existant a des questions sur ses fonds par rapport à d'autres et sur les nouvelles tendances du marché. Apprenez à comparer des fonds, à filtrer les nouveaux fonds et à effectuer des recherches approfondies sur de nouveaux sujets tels que les fonds semi-liquides et les placements privés. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour disposer des outils adéquats afin de répondre rapidement à vos clients.

Effectuer des recherches ciblées avec Direct Advisory Suite

Controversies can be costly—not just financially, but also in terms of reputation, stakeholder trust, and long-term impact. Yet, many organizations and investors struggle to assess the true materiality of these events, leaving them vulnerable to unforeseen risks.

Join us for an insightful webinar where we’ll dive into the complexities of controversies research and the recent enhancements Morningstar Sustainalytics rolled out to provide actionable strategies to identify ESG controversies.

Our experts will cover: 
- Evidence of Costly Controversies: Real-world examples that highlight the duality of financial risks and impact. 
- Risk Factors and Assessments: How to identify and evaluate potential risks before they escalate. 
- Financial Materiality of Events: Understanding the costs of controversies. 
- Impact on Stakeholders: Exploring the scale, scope, and remediation elements. 
- Customizing Risk Thresholds: Learn how to select the relevant risk and impact signals using our solution. 

This webinar addresses key challenges in navigating controversies, from unclear financial materiality and risk assessment difficulties to aligning impact thresholds with organizational goals. Gain actionable insights to proactively manage risks and safeguard your reputation and bottom line.  

Register now to gain actionable insights!

Controversy Ratings in the Age of Double Materiality

Clients expect more than static reports and one-size-fits-all updates. They want insights that resonate, conversations that feel elevated, and experiences that inspire trust.

Join us for an engaging session where we’ll show you how to move beyond traditional client touchpoints and unlock new ways to impress with Direct Advisory Suite. Discover how to efficiently prepare for impactful conversations, bring data to life, and create moments of clarity that strengthen client relationships.

In this session, you’ll:
• See a live demo of spotlight features designed to transform your client interactions.
• Learn how to save time on preparation while elevating the quality of your discussions.
• Walk away with practical tips to shift from static reporting to stunning engagement.

From Static to Stunning:   Redefining your Client Engagement

Discover how our Advanced Chart tools and new charting options in Direct Advisory Suite empower financial professionals to analyze funds and securities with greater depth and precision. This session will showcase powerful features and practical strategies to enhance your research, helping you deliver stronger results for your clients.

Basic Overview of the New Chart Functionality in Direct Advisory Suite

Discover how Morningstar and iCapital are working together to help advisors provide better analysis for mixed portfolios. We're bridging the gap with the ability to leverage powerful iCapital alternative investment data to enhance research, portfolio analysis, and reporting tools. For advisors seeking to blend traditional and alternative investments in their portfolios, the combined Morningstar and iCapital capability provides greater portfolio transparency.

Leveraging Alternatives with Morningstar & iCapital

As private markets grow and companies stay private longer, traditional benchmarks no longer capture the full investment landscape. That’s why Morningstar created the US Modern Market 100 Index—the first benchmark to combine the largest U.S. public companies with late-stage venture-backed leaders into a single index. 
 
Join CEO Kunal Kapoor and other Morningstar experts for the next episode in the Investors First webinar series to learn how this innovative index bridges the gap between public and private markets.

Investors First: Benchmarking the Modern Market

Short on time, long on expectations? This session shows how Direct Advisory Suite helps you prep for any client meeting—fast. Learn how to pull together meaningful insights, tailor the conversation, and walk in with confidence—all in 30 minutes or less. It’s not just a faster workflow—it’s your practice, rewritten.

Your Practice, Rewritten: The 30-minute Meeting Makeover

Client Focused Reforms (CFR) are set to come into effect on December 31st 2021, against the backdrop of another wave of the coronavirus. Advisory firms are not only having to continue to adapt their business models, but also quickly adapt CFR requirements around KYC, KYP, Suitability, and conflicts of interest. While a welcome move from the perspective of retail investors, the largely principles-based requirements can be subject to some interpretation. Join Ian Tam for a fireside chat with the OSC to answer your questions.

Fireside Chat with the OSC regarding Client Focused Reforms

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