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.
Have we hit the peak of the model portfolio adoption curve?
The model portfolio sector in the U.K. is at a crossroads. Following a sales boom in 2023, model portfolio (MPS) gross sales growth in the financial adviser channel in the U.K. slowed to just 6% during the first half of this year. This has left many people wondering: have we reached the peak of the […]
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).
New Research Highlights the Crucial Role that Digital Content Plays in Financial Advisor Decision Making
Thought leadership content is a critical way for asset managers to promote their investment philosophy, display how their products respond to market conditions, and win over advisors.
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.
Direct Indexing Opens Opportunities for Advisors to Pursue High-Net-Worth Clients
Direct indexing likely resonates with wirehouse advisors because it is an approach designed for ultra-high-net-worth clients that are most frequently found in the channel.
Interest in Active ETFs Is Growing, but Passive ETFs Continue to Dominate Advisor Preferences
While passive ETFs have been the largest driver of the activity, and account for more than 90% of ETF assets, interest in active ETFs has also grown steadily.
ISS MI Research Reveals Advisors’ Increasing Preference for Active ETFs and Direct Indexing Solutions
When presented with the same investment strategy from a top asset manager across multiple vehicles, 60 percent of advisors expressed a preference for ETFs, while only 15 percent cited mutual funds.