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The Evolution of the Asset Management Industry (Market Focus)

Published by: Datamonitor

Published: Mar. 27, 2007 - 11 Pages


Table of Contents


DATAMONITOR VIEW
CATALYST
SUMMARY
METHODOLOGY
ANALYSIS
Introduction
The asset management processing chain
The demand for superior fund performance is driving strategic changes to organizational business models
Investment strategies will become increasingly polarised across asset classes
Competitive and demographic changes are leading to structural change
An increased drive to harmonize compliance rules globally is expected as the industry develops
Specific asset management regulations differ across the globe
Hedge fund regulation aims to make the sector more mainstream
Open architecture remains the key to changing the balance of power within distribution
Retail asset management
Institutional asset management
Conclusion
APPENDIX
Extended methodology
Further reading
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Figure 1: The asset management processing chain
Figure 2: Operational requirements for SOX compliance continue to affect asset managers

Abstract

Introduction

Following improved financial market conditions, asset management firms find themselves at a delicate stage as they attempt to cope with the changing regulatory and competitive landscape. Industry consolidation has highlighted the need for not only operational structures to be enhanced through the use of technological solutions but also platforms to shift focus to the most profitable products.Scope

Discusses current business trends in the asset management industry globally Discusses implications and industry dynamics for asset managers and distributorsHighlights

With the myriad of different product alternatives on the market, a proportion of investors are finding themselves enticed away from the traditional menu of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Consolidation has been a recurring factor amongst asset managers looking to maximize synergies across their businesses. Whilst many institutions have made the decision to exit markets and have subsequently sold off their asset management arms, others have capitalized and either bought up businesses or moved into new territory. Conversely to other European markets, intermediaries dominate distribution in the UK. In a recent Datamonitor study, IFAs were said to sell 47% of all mutual funds in the UK, while retail banks' sales account for only 8%.Reasons to Purchase

Learn about the current business trends in the asset management industry Gain an insight into the operational issues in portfolio management and product distribution

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