2007 Trends to Watch: Financial Markets : Market Research Report

2007 Trends to Watch: Financial Markets

Published by: Datamonitor

Published: Feb. 28, 2007 - 8 Pages

DATAMONITOR VIEW
CATALYST
SUMMARY
2007 TRENDS TO WATCH: FINANCIAL MARKETS: Institutions continue to be dominated by regulation and the search for business agility; Financial institutions brace themselves for the next wave of regulation sweeping the industry; The emergence of alternative investments have put pressure on traditional asset management; Institutions continue to seek new ways to maintain revenue growth amid tough market conditions; Upcoming regulations are raising the significance of market data in financial markets; Technological developments within the evolving asset management industry; The future of financial markets technology
DATAMONITOR'S TAKE: Predictions for the year ahead
APPENDIX: Definitions; Methodology; Further reading; Ask the analyst
List of Figures: Figure 1: 2006 was characterized by a lack of action towards regulatory compliance measures; Figure 2: Top projects in 2007 will respond to compliance and evolving priorities by focusing on risk management and client management

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Introduction

This 2007 Trends brief is essential reading as it identifies and tracks the key forces changing the market and explains how these have shaped our research agenda for 2007.

Scope

Focuses on US, European and Asian financial markets Explores how business trends and institution strategies across this industry are driving IT priorities, decision making and technology investment

Highlights

The top business issues facing financial markets center around regulation, the demand for alternative investments and operational flexibility. Financial markets globally are entering a new phase which will be characterized by vast changes in market landscapes, product offerings and organizational structures. This will drive new areas of focus for financial institutions as they adapt to the market transformation taking place over the next few years. Datamonitor expects the first key area of focus for 2007 to revolve around increased risk management which will come to the fore as firms adapt to more stringent reporting criteria and focus on accountability and correct compliance procedures under Reg NMS and MiFID.

Reasons to Purchase

This brief is essential reading for you to identify and track the key forces shaping the prospects for your business. Datamonitor's senior analyst will outline the trends in your market, explain how this has shaped our research agenda for 2007

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2007 Trends to Watch: Financial Markets

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