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Distributing mutual funds
In this issue
Trust is key to success for fund firms
From
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Mar 10, 2013
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From
REGULATION & GOVERNANCE
Mar 10, 2013
Regulators demand scrutiny of payments
SEC and FSA inquiries into fee structures likely to lead to calls for more transparency
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From
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Mar 10, 2013
Compensation needs to be part of strategy
It can be beneficial to simplify the way wholesaler remuneration is determined
From
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Mar 10, 2013
Advisers take bigger slice of fees
Low growth and keen rivals mean higher charges
From
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
Mar 10, 2013
Advisers gravitate towards ETFs
Providers see third-party managers playing big role in retail sales growth
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From
REGULATION & GOVERNANCE
Mar 10, 2013
Fee rules changes prompt a focus on value
Sponsors are keeping a watchful eye on charges incurred by participants
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From
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Mar 10, 2013
Sales and marketing mine rich data source
Information technology is being used to steal a march on rivals
From
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Mar 10, 2013
Managers switch channels to lift sales
Some fund firms are evolving beyond traditional sales structures
From
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Mar 10, 2013
Caution urged over I-shares
Institutional shares of mutual funds draw bulk of new sales
2012 report
May 4, 2012
Markets and regulator keep industry on its toes
Mutual fund leaders are facing a squeeze on expense ratios, rising costs and increased regulation
From
REGULATION & GOVERNANCE
May 4, 2012
SEC reforms ‘will kill’ money market funds
Money funds say rule changes could disadvantage investors
From
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
May 4, 2012
Platforms pave retail path for hedge funds
AUM in alternative mutual funds has reached $99bn
From
REGULATION & GOVERNANCE
May 4, 2012
Gatekeepers fight for resources and support
SEC will check if compliance officers are getting support
From
PENSIONS INDUSTRY
May 4, 2012
Spotlight on fees could spur competition
Effects will be felt throughout the whole retirement industry
May 4, 2012
Margins under pressure as partners lift charges
Wirehouses and other intermediaries want higher fees
From
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS
May 4, 2012
Pimco’s Total Return ETF makes strong start
Success in the active ETF space might depend on marketing
From
INVESTMENT STRATEGY
May 4, 2012
Funds find novel ways to drive their message home
Cab rides and cheap coffee are being used to build brands
From
REGULATION & GOVERNANCE
May 4, 2012
Firms overcome fears of Facebook and Twitter
Entering the social media arena can be a concern for firms
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Trustworthiness is key for asset managers
Financial advisers rate trust as the biggest contributor to a strong reputation