In-house versus outsourcing – Striking the perfect balance for the operating model

The choices of “make or buy” are core to the strategy of any business – and with the competitive pressure for operational efficiency in the asset management industry, expect its leaders to have given them a good thought. With both custodians and technology houses restyling themselves as department stores for an ever-broader range of outsourcing service capabilities, how should investor-side decision makers weigh their options?

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