Eliciting client inputs on products and technologies
The financial services industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by rapid technological advancements and a growing demand for innovative solutions. Against this dynamic backdrop, Broadridge Financial Solutions hosted the "Driving What's Next" Client Summit 2024 in Bengaluru, bringing together 90 customer leaders to discuss four pillars - wealth management, communications, new-age technologies, and talent. With CNBC TV18 as media partner, the summit served as a platform for transformative discussions on how Broadridge could help clients better, by improving current products and building new ones that would facilitate them in future.
The event commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the dawn of new innovations. Sheenam Ohrie, Managing Director of Broadridge India, set the tone for the day by emphasizing the importance of community and collaboration. "It's an absolute pleasure and honour to host our first client summit of this scale. This event, which we intend to establish as an annual property, is more than just a bridge between Broadridge and our clients. It’s about creating a community where we all come together," she remarked.
Chris Perry, President of Broadridge, delivered a keynote address that illuminated the company's mission in the evolving fintech landscape. He discussed Broadridge's commitment to democratizing investing and the role of new technologies in this mission. "Broadridge exists to make the financial lives of millions of people around the world better. We are focused on enabling new technologies, like artificial intelligence and blockchain, to serve this democratization," he explained. Perry also underscored the importance of talent, saying, "Talent is what unlocks innovation, creates great customer experiences, and makes for highly engaged associates."
Up next, Dr. Ekroop Caur, Secretary of the Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science and Technology, Karnataka, delivered a keynote address, in which she pointed out, "This revolution in fintech is driven by e-commerce, which relies heavily on fintech prowess. Bangalore leads with the largest number of fintech startups and attracts nearly 85% of the funding for e-commerce companies. This reflects the strength of Bangalore's ecosystem and the immense faith placed in its startups."