LONDON (November 5, 2024) – 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).
Multi-asset fund sales soared to over £14 billion in the first half of the year, up 25 percent compared with the final six months of 2023.
Funds-of-funds (FoFs) led the way in driving multi-asset sales forward, recording a six-month trailing growth rate of 33 percent.
Regional sales growth of multi-asset funds varied considerably, with Scotland and the North West registering growth of more than 30 percent. By contrast, the North East saw sales fall 9.0 percent.
Benjamin Reed-Hurwitz, EMEA Research leader at ISS MI and lead author of the MPS Report, says: “It’s encouraging to see positive sales for multi-asset funds for the first time in five quarters. However, it’s still too early to call this a trend; at the very least we’ll need to see that replicated in the next quarter’s data to make that call.
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About ISS Market Intelligence
ISS Market Intelligence (MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,400 professionals operating across 33 global locations in 19 countries. Its approximately 6,400 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX’s expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders.
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Multi-Asset Fund Sales Turn Positive for the First Time in Five Quarters
LONDON (November 5, 2024) – 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).
Multi-asset fund sales soared to over £14 billion in the first half of the year, up 25 percent compared with the final six months of 2023.
Funds-of-funds (FoFs) led the way in driving multi-asset sales forward, recording a six-month trailing growth rate of 33 percent.
Regional sales growth of multi-asset funds varied considerably, with Scotland and the North West registering growth of more than 30 percent. By contrast, the North East saw sales fall 9.0 percent.
Benjamin Reed-Hurwitz, EMEA Research leader at ISS MI and lead author of the MPS Report, says: “It’s encouraging to see positive sales for multi-asset funds for the first time in five quarters. However, it’s still too early to call this a trend; at the very least we’ll need to see that replicated in the next quarter’s data to make that call.
Read More
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About ISS Market Intelligence
ISS Market Intelligence (MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards.
About ISS STOXX
ISS STOXX GmbH, through its group companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive and data-centric research and technology solutions that help capital market participants identify investment opportunities, detect qualitative and quantitative portfolio company risks, and meet evolving regulatory requirements. With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,400 professionals operating across 33 global locations in 19 countries. Its approximately 6,400 clients include many of the world’s leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX’s expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders.
Media Contact:
Georgia Reveley,
Vice President, Marketing
press@issmarketintelligence.com
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