Shifting geopolitics and heightened market uncertainty are driving new demand for more semi-liquid private market funds as well as exchange traded funds (ETFs), with asset managers eyeing potential opportunities in the retail investment space, say our fund distribution experts.

Rising demand for exchange traded funds (ETFs) and private markets funds, increased retail investor participation and the growing importance of foreign exchange trading within fund investment are three key trends driving European fund sales according to distribution experts at BBH and Fidelity International. 

Our recent webinar saw a team of expert panelists discuss progress made to date and the direction of travel signaled by the new European T+1 Industry Committee Report.

“Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life.” - Sir Walter Scott

A post Brexit UK is grappling with ways of demystifying retail investments, empowering consumers, and boosting fund sector competitiveness. But will its new incoming regulation pose a threat or opportunity to the investment management sector? 

As the debate over European retail investment costs intensifies, what might its outcomes mean for policymakers, asset managers, and investors?

Amid rising risk and volatility, asset managers are revisiting their approach to Net Asset Value (NAV) oversight.

Adrian Whelan walks through the European Commission's "competitiveness compass" and outlines how the EU plans to simplify rules to ignite growth.

The transition to ISO 20022 will be complete in November 2025. We’re helping you prepare for this industry change.

From DORA and T+1, to AI and the SEC, Adrian Whelan is looking at the latest regulatory trends set to impact 2025.