Never Done by Aladdin

Aladdin

Across the globe, from consumer products to financial markets— technology today, is a living thing that breathes change. Introducing Never Done by Aladdin®—stories about innovation, transformation, and technology—for and by the Aladdin community.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Renovating the house: reimagining operating models with Citisoft

    Ben Keeler, Partner, Citisoft, and Cameron Skinner, Global Head of Solutions Engineering for BlackRock Aladdin, explore how asset managers are rethinking target operating models—focusing on the shift toward data‑centric foundations, modular architectures, and more dynamic, real‑time workflows. Check out the full Never Done by Aladdin series: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcastLearn more about Aladdin: https://1blk.co/never-done-podcast-by-aladdin-homepageGet our latest insights: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcast-subscribe  This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be an offer or solicitation for any technology products or services.  BlackRock’s Aladdin platform is a financial technology platform designed for institutional, wholesale, qualified, and professional investor/client use only and is not intended for end investor use. Certain Aladdin technology products and services may not be offered by BlackRock in your local jurisdiction.

    27 min

  2. JAN 12

    Trading, Market Structure, and Anacott Steel with Aviva Investors

    Kate Hill, Global Head of Trading, Aviva Investors, and Kamya Somasundaram, Global Head of Aladdin Partnerships & Trading Product Marketing, explore the evolution of trading and the importance of ecosystem development in a rapidly changing market. They discuss how technology is helping firms make sense of the information overload—highlighting how the adoption of tech alongside the application of regulations can make fundamental changes to market structure.  Check out the full Never Done by Aladdin series: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcastLearn more about Aladdin: https://1blk.co/never-done-podcast-by-aladdin-homepageGet our latest insights: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcast-subscribe  This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be an offer or solicitation for any technology products or services.  BlackRock’s Aladdin platform is a financial technology platform designed for institutional, wholesale, qualified, and professional investor/client use only and is not intended for end investor use. Certain Aladdin technology products and services may not be offered by BlackRock in your local jurisdiction.

    29 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    Humans in the loop; Robots on the team with Microsoft - Part 2

    Adrian Crockett, General Manager, Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services, and Syril Smith Garson, Head of Product for AI, continue their discussion on the future of user interfaces and experiences in the context of generative AI. They explore the capabilities needed to support copilots—and explore the future of data integration and multimodal AI. Check out the full Never Done by Aladdin series: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcastLearn more about Aladdin: https://1blk.co/never-done-podcast-by-aladdin-homepageGet our latest insights: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcast-subscribe  This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be an offer or solicitation for any technology products or services.  BlackRock’s Aladdin platform is a financial technology platform designed for institutional, wholesale, qualified, and professional investor/client use only and is not intended for end investor use. Certain Aladdin technology products and services may not be offered by BlackRock in your local jurisdiction.

    20 min

  4. 11/06/2025

    Humans in the loop; Robots on the team with Microsoft - Part 1

    Adrian Crockett, General Manager, Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services, and Syril Smith Garson, Head of Product for AI, discuss the future of user interfaces and experiences in the context of generative AI. They explore how experiences will evolve over the next decade, highlighting the crucial role of chat interfaces and copilots in making AI interactions more human-like as well as the importance of building trust in AI.  Check out the full Never Done by Aladdin series: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcastLearn more about Aladdin: https://1blk.co/never-done-podcast-by-aladdin-homepageGet our latest insights: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcast-subscribe  This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be an offer or solicitation for any technology products or services.  BlackRock’s Aladdin platform is a financial technology platform designed for institutional, wholesale, qualified, and professional investor/client use only and is not intended for end investor use. Certain Aladdin technology products and services may not be offered by BlackRock in your local jurisdiction.

    17 min

  5. 10/16/2025

    The invisibility of the engine with Morgan Stanley

    Chris Scott-Hansen, Managing Director and Head of Investment Advisory at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, and Woo Fung Kwong, Managing Director, Chief Strategic Advisor to Aladdin, discuss the importance of risk management in the wealth space and how a risk-centric approach is changing the advisor-client relationship. Check out the full Never Done by Aladdin series: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcastLearn more about Aladdin: https://1blk.co/never-done-podcast-by-aladdin-homepageGet our latest insights: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcast-subscribe  This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be an offer or solicitation for any technology products or services.  BlackRock’s Aladdin platform is a financial technology platform designed for institutional, wholesale, qualified, and professional investor/client use only and is not intended for end investor use. Certain Aladdin technology products and services may not be offered by BlackRock in your local jurisdiction.

    20 min

  6. 09/29/2025

    The journey to democratize private markets with Tarek Chouman and Mark O'Hare

    Tarek Chouman, Global Head of the Aladdin Client Business, and Mark O’Hare, Vice Chairman for BlackRock, share their journeys in private markets—with eFront and Preqin respectively—and discuss how innovation in data and technology is driving democratization and a whole portfolio approach. Check out the full Never Done by Aladdin series: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcastLearn more about Aladdin: https://1blk.co/never-done-podcast-by-aladdin-homepageGet our latest insights: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcast-subscribe  This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be an offer or solicitation for any technology products or services.  BlackRock’s Aladdin platform is a financial technology platform designed for institutional, wholesale, qualified, and professional investor/client use only and is not intended for end investor use. Certain Aladdin technology products and services may not be offered by BlackRock in your local jurisdiction.

    32 min

  7. 07/29/2025

    Capturing "change alpha" with Martin Huber

    Martin Huber, Senior Partner Emeritus, McKinsey & Company, and Pia Schaefer, Global Head of Value Engineering, BlackRock Aladdin, discuss the concept of “change alpha”—increasing performance and operating leverage through digital transformations and tech-led change management events. Check out the full Never Done by Aladdin series: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcastLearn more about Aladdin: https://1blk.co/never-done-podcast-by-aladdin-homepageGet our latest insights: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcast-subscribe  This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be an offer or solicitation for any technology products or services.  BlackRock’s Aladdin platform is a financial technology platform designed for institutional, wholesale, qualified, and professional investor/client use only and is not intended for end investor use. Certain Aladdin technology products and services may not be offered by BlackRock in your local jurisdiction.

    23 min

  8. 06/18/2025

    The art of the possible with Sudhir Nair, Global Head of Aladdin

    Host Meera Jessa and Sudhir Nair explore how technology is reshaping industries, and the way we work and live. Sudhir highlights how innovation—especially when it comes to data and AI— will transform investment management, unlocking the future potential of firms, talent, shifting client needs, and the evolution of global public and private markets. Check out the full Never Done by Aladdin series: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcastLearn more about Aladdin: https://1blk.co/never-done-podcast-by-aladdin-homepageGet our latest insights: https://1blk.co/never-done-by-aladdin-podcast-subscribe  This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to be an offer or solicitation for any technology products or services.  BlackRock’s Aladdin platform is a financial technology platform designed for institutional, wholesale, qualified, and professional investor/client use only and is not intended for end investor use. Certain Aladdin technology products and services may not be offered by BlackRock in your local jurisdiction.

    22 min

  9. 05/28/2025

    Never Done by Aladdin trailer

    Across the globe, from consumer products to financial markets— technology today, is a living thing that breathes change. Introducing Never Done by Aladdin®—stories about innovation, transformation, and technology—for and by the Aladdin community.

    1 min

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Across the globe, from consumer products to financial markets— technology today, is a living thing that breathes change. Introducing Never Done by Aladdin®—stories about innovation, transformation, and technology—for and by the Aladdin community.

Information

  • Creator
    Aladdin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aladdin®
  • Show Website
    Never Done by Aladdin