THE CHANGING FACE OF THE FUNDS INDUSTRY

These findings indicate the abiding importance of Luxembourg for alternative fund managers. Service providers with a presence there, especially when it comes to the depositary bank function, are likely to enjoy an advantage in this sector. “Leading asset managers will need to demonstrate the proven ability to deliver long-term investment performance and operate with a fiduciary-driven, client mindset in order to succeed.” JON GRIFFIN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, JP MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT (EUROPE), LUXEMBOURG

Rather cryptic Cryptocurrencies have brought

about one of the most divisive trends in financial markets. Whether the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum and others are a new paradigm or a terrifying bubble is a question hotly debated. A number of our respondents maintain a “WHETHER THE LIKES OF BITCOIN ARE A NEW PARADIGM OR A BUBBLE IS HOTLY DEBATED.”

7. ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE (ESG) SEEMS TO BE GROWING IN IMPORTANCE IN THE ASSET MANAGEMENT SPACE. OF THE THREE COMPONENTS, WHICH IS MOST IMPORTANT?

Environmental Social Governance

41%

46%

13%

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