Fund distribution is changing. A number of “global gorillas” are expanding through acquisition to dominate the cross-border space while other banks look to dominate their domestic markets. But does this benefit investors?

Respondents to PWM’s eleventh annual sub-advisory research survey predict the use of third party managers will continue to grow while expecting an increase in the use of alternative assets

PWM’s tenth annual sub-advisory research survey finds clients happy for private banks to outsource mandates to third parties, but these relationships need to be nurtured

PWM’s ninth annual sub-advisory research survey indicates that rising levels of regulation and a greater focus on transparency are leading to an increase in the delegated approach to asset management

The increased cost of complying with regulations will drive smaller houses to look to third parties to complement their in-house capabilities

Our special thanks go to the panel of 40 plus decision makers in private banks, life insurers, wealth and asset managers that have contributed to this 8th annual sub-advisory study. They filled in extensive questionnaires, responded to in-depth interview questions and participated in our annual roundtable.

Large institutional clients are driving sub-advisory fund growth at SEB, while sections of the retail space look likely to be brought back in-house

Swiss banking group Syz and Co is looking to appoint new sub-advisers in a range of innovative asset classes such as high alpha equity products