Managing assets - with an eye to the future - Ernst & Young - Greece

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

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.

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.

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.

What is the potential impact of Solvency II on asset managers managing insurance portfolios? Inside, we offer insight into some of the business implications and suggest some areas where asset managers could develop their products and services to meet insurers’ changing requirements. Discover how to prepare.

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.

Our 2011 Risk Management for Asset Management survey is based on interviews with more than 30 heads of risk and chief risk officers from investment firms across the UK and continental Europe. From the participants’ responses, we developed 12 actions that will likely help firms improve their risk management processes.