Research Reports»Product Distribution and Governance Survey

Uncertainties around the pace and sustainability of economic recovery are at the forefront of industry concerns as it designs a strategy for growth and innovation after the Covid-19 pandemic.

What are the top priorities in a world recovering from Covid-19, and how will the funds industry meet them?

Investment into private markets has surged over the past decade, with many institutional investors and private wealth clients responding to a low interest rate, low fixed income yield environment by increasing allocations to private markets.

Diversity, inclusion and equality are the foundation stones of an environment where individual differences and the contributions of all participants are recognised and valued.

Building on this theme, the survey asked respondents to identify which factors will be the primary drivers of outsourcing across the asset management industry (fig 14).

We have reflected at multiple points in this report on the challenges and opportunities posed by regulatory adaptation as a driver for change in the funds industry.