Challenges, Opportunities and Vision for Financial Services: Discussion Draft

The Massachusetts financial services industry may seem calm on the surface, but behind the scenes it is rapidly changing, adopting new technologies as companies of all sizes increasingly depend on IT innovation to drive growth and efficiencies. More than ever, financial services firms resemble tech companies, and if Massachusetts is to grow as a financial capital it needs a strategy to cultivate top technology talent and innovation. This discussion draft explores the challenges, opportunities, and vision for the financial services sector in Massachusetts over the next decade.