EmTech Global 2026 brought together the brightest minds in investment technology, and this year’s conversations made one thing clear: the pace of change across the industry is accelerating. Held on 12th March at The Minster Building in London, the Investment Association’s flagship conference convened leaders from investment management, fintech, regulatory technology, data, and policy for a full day of forward‑looking discussion on the technologies and regulatory forces shaping the future.
As a sponsor and exhibitor, Funds‑Axis was proud to contribute to this year’s theme of Code, Capital & Convergence, engaging with firms across the investment ecosystem and showcasing how our Galaxy platform supports the evolution of investment compliance, oversight, and operational resilience. At Funds‑Axis, our mission is to help firms navigate regulatory complexity with confidence, and EmTech provided the perfect forum to share that vision.
A Strong Presence on the Exhibition Floor
Throughout the day, the Funds‑Axis stand welcomed a steady flow of delegates, including asset managers, depositaries, technology specialists, consultants, and regulatory professionals. Our team enjoyed connecting with so many people, discussing shared challenges, and demonstrating how Galaxy helps firms streamline:
- Investment Compliance (UCITS, 1940 Act, and more)
- Regulatory Reporting (AIFMD Annex IV, Form PF, 13F, and more)
- Shareholder Disclosures (Major Shareholdings, Short Selling, Global Threshold Monitoring)
- Fund Document Solutions (CCI product summaries, KIIDs, KIDs, EMTs, EPTs, SRRI, SRI, and all calculations)
- Risk Monitoring (Leverage, Liquidity, Counterparty, VaR, and more)
- Sanctions & ESG Monitoring
- and more
The conversations were thoughtful, engaging, and closely aligned with the themes being explored on stage, a clear sign of how central these topics have become across the industry.
Themes and Insights from the Day
The conference programme delivered an impressive mix of keynote talks, panel discussions, and technical deep‑dives. Several themes stood out as particularly resonant.
1. Operational Resilience Is Front and Centre
Sessions on NAV resilience, cyber preparedness, and oversight frameworks underscored the growing expectations on firms to embed operational robustness into their daily processes.
2. The Acceleration of AI Across the Industry
Enterprise‑grade AI, agentic workflows, and secure, compliant architectures featured prominently, reflecting a shift from experimentation to practical, scalable adoption.
3. Tokenisation and Digital Assets Are Moving to Real Deployment
Discussions moved beyond theory, focusing on real‑world use cases, regulatory developments, and the infrastructure required to support tokenised funds and markets.
4. Data Quality and Transparency Are Critical for Regulation
Speakers consistently highlighted the need for clean data, automated rule engines, and integrated oversight to support regulatory reporting and operational integrity.
5. Collaboration Remains a Key Enabler
Across sessions and conversations, the value of collaboration between regulators, technology providers, and industry practitioners was clear, something EmTech itself facilitates exceptionally well.
Valuing Industry Connections
Beyond the formal agenda, EmTech Global shone as a forum for meaningful connection. From brief conversations at the stand to deeper discussions around compliance automation, risk oversight, data governance, and regulatory readiness, the event fostered a genuine sense of shared purpose.
We were also delighted to participate in the networking sessions and reconnect with familiar faces across the IA community and the wider investment management sector.
Looking Ahead
Our team left EmTech Global energised, inspired, and aligned with the industry’s direction of travel. The event reaffirmed the importance of:
- Modernising compliance and oversight processes
- Embracing technology and automation
- Strengthening operational resilience
- Staying ahead of regulatory change
- Building strong partnerships across the ecosystem
We would like to thank the Investment Association and IA Engine for hosting another excellent event. We look forward to continuing the conversations started at EmTech and supporting firms as they navigate the regulatory and operational challenges of 2026.
If you didn’t get a chance to speak with us on the day, we’d be delighted to connect.
