Model Portfolio Sales Accelerate in Second Half of 2024, Finds New ISS MI Research
In today’s cost-conscious environment, IFAs are opting to take a balanced approach to investing. Interestingly, this is occurring through both the selection of balanced solutions and through the blending of actively and passively oriented solutions.
Rep Movement Report: Movement to Independent, RIA Channels Driving Change
These trends signal an industry increasingly defined by fee-based models, regulatory-driven accountability, and the need for advisors to balance transactional flexibility with fiduciary standards.
Deciphering the US$6 Trillion Mystery: New Simfund Dataset Combines CIT, Mutual Fund and ETF Flows For The First Time
The CIT market has been a blind spot for asset managers for too long. By integrating Fund, ETF, and CIT flows into one unified dataset within Simfund, we are providing the tools and insights they need to navigate this US$6 trillion market with precision and clarity. This new dataset reflects ISS MI’s commitment to equipping asset managers with actionable insights to drive better outcomes for their clients.
Pridham Report: U.K. Fund Group Net Retail Sales Show Improvement
While sales bounced back in Q4 from Q3’s annual low, significant outflows in September and November make it clear that investor sentiment is still fragile. The end of Q4 resurgence was driven by investors being able to move beyond UK budget uncertainty and investors looking to profit from soaring markets following the US election.
ISS MI Research Shows Increase in Advisors Investing in Alternatives, With Private Credit Leading Alternative Investments
Financial advisors are critical in bridging the gap between complex alternative markets and investors’ needs, serving as partners to asset managers facing increased competition for their traditional active strategies. Private credit has become a standout option as investors have heightened concerns about correlation between equity and bond returns.
ISS Market Intelligence Projects U.S. AUM to Hit $43.6 trillion by 2029 Amid Surge in Active Strategies and Liquid Alternatives
Our research underscores a pivotal transformation in the investment landscape. The convergence of increased market complexity and investor sophistication is driving the shift toward active strategies and liquid alternatives.
Pridham Report: Q3 disappoints after strong ISA season
As the wealth market in the UK has consolidated, it is more common to see partnerships between fund groups and distribution groups leading to larger wins and losses.
Multi-Asset Fund Sales Turn Positive for the First Time in Five Quarters
Net sales of multi-asset funds, in the U.K. turned positive for the first time in five quarters in Q2 reaching £0.5 billion, according to new data from ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI).
ISS MI’s Advisor Pulse Research Reveals Digital Content’s Role in Investment Decision Making
The Advisor Pulse Series – Digital Content report is based on the results of over 600 interviews with U.S.-based financial advisors in September 2024.
Model Portfolios Sell Out of UK Equities as Providers Go in Search of Gains
UK Model portfolio providers (MPPs) reduced their exposure to UK equities in the second quarter despite hiking their overall allocation to equities in a bid to boost returns, new data from ISS Market Intelligence reveals.