Industries Asset Management Overview - Ernst & Young - Australia

Spring 2012 Forecast: Financial markets appear calmer, yet significant challenges remain for the Eurozone in 2012.

We highlight insights from our Asset Management, Banking & Capital Markets and Insurance network on the key themes of the market - operational effectiveness, growth, capital, risk and regulation.

In this year’s hedge fund survey, we focus on how perceptions differ among investors and hedge fund managers in important areas such as governance, fund expenses, administration, succession and capital raising. Discover what’s top-of-mind for senior figures in the hedge fund industry and where opportunities lie for future growth.

Foreign entrants to Brazil’s financial markets are unlikely to be familiar with the country’s unique clearing and settlement arrangements. Learn the particulars in our report.

Our recent survey, which juxtaposes the views of managers and investors, indicates that the two groups differ on some important matters such as governance, administration, succession and capital raising. How can they bridge these gaps and find consensus? Tap into our findings for insights and analysis.

Sound macroeconomic and social policies implemented during the past 16 years have delivered an extended period of stability, growth and social gain in Brazil. Buoyed by this growth, the Brazilian asset management industry is thriving. We examine the potential challenges and opportunities that await global asset managers.

While preliminary agreements are in place to further insulate Europe’s banks against the risk of disorderly default, there is a sense that these actions are only buying time. Against this uncertain backdrop, our Eurozone Forecast for financial services (pdf, 2mb)  examines economic forecasts for the region’s banking, asset management and insurance sectors.

Based on insight from industry leaders and clients, we examine the emerging asset management trends and regulatory changes impacting the industry in Asia.