Growing interest in semi-liquid ‘evergreen’ funds shows few signs of flagging despite some nagging doubts over potential liquidity issues. Here, we examine some possible pathways to successful European distribution of these products.

With the European Union (EU) on a fresh drive to mobilize private capital and boost both financial literacy and investment opportunities for its citizens, can its new Savings and Investment Accounts (SIA) help transform the retail investment landscape? 

As European asset managers develop ever more innovative fund products and securities markets brace themselves for new technological advances, are the various stages of the distribution chain keeping up with the pace of change?

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.

Asset managers seeking to market funds on a cross-border basis face a variety of opportunities and challenges. So how do you identify in-country investment prospects and navigate local rules, regulations, and investor requirements?

Record breaking growth in the global exchange traded fund (ETF) market is creating new opportunities in regions such as Latin America. Here we explore the business potential and challenges facing asset managers, distributors, and service providers operating across LatAm.

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. 

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?