Since the start of the century, intermediaries have witnessed dramatic changes in how they interact with clients and how they are paid. Over the period,
From “can I afford to” to “can I afford not to”, questions over environmental, social and governance factor integration have shifted from performance concerns to
Flows Stay Positive in Q2 Even as Economic Clouds Grow Darker Against a backdrop of negative economic news and uneven financial markets, net flows, at
The world over, the perfect investment storm appears to be upon us. Rising interest rates are putting pressure on bond prices, while equities’ appeal diminishes
ISS Market Intelligence has released its latest issue in the Windows into Defined Contribution series. The Q2 2022 edition explores activity within the advisor-sold defined
Our 12-month forecast for the UK domiciled investment fund market is a mix of sun and cloud, with organic growth expected to be 1.5%[1]. Surprised
Drastic movements in employment rates and public market returns have created massive cascades for the American economy and, by extension, the defined contribution market. As
With oil prices surging, accusations of “greenwashing” proliferating, and louder criticism of the activist approaches of corporate leaders like BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, environmental, social,
Equity Assets Close Lower in a Quarter Defined by Volatility Variable account assets closed 1Q’22 at $2.13 trillion, falling 7.3% compared to 4Q’21. Equity assets
New Sales Remained Steady; Switches on the Up As is common at the start of a new year, 2022 began with a sense of optimism
