Insights and services for Asset Management businesses - Ernst & Young - United Kingdom

Your work life is increasingly complex. The multiple demands of regulatory compliance, industry consolidation, the constant pressure for innovation, more focus on governance and the blurring distinctions between banks, insurers and asset management all require industry insight, professional knowledge, good judgment and focus.

Our UK professionals combine technical experience with a thorough understanding of the operations, growth drivers and regulatory considerations within the asset management industry.

The Ernst & Young Asset Management Sector is a leading provider of advisory, assurance and tax services to the asset management industry and its associated service providers.

We are a team of over 350 industry specialists based primarily in London, Edinburgh and the Channel Islands. We deliver comprehensive solutions covering Risk Management, Regulatory, Programme Assurance, Financial Management, Performance Improvement, Information Technology Assurance and Tax Advisory.

Ernst & Young Asset Management sector:

• Understands and offers insight into the issues facing our global clients including consolidation, globalisation and institutionalisation of Hedge Funds;
• Advises 8 of the 10 largest asset management companies by Funds Under Management (FUM) in the UK;
• Advises 7 of the 10 largest asset management companies by Assets Under Management (AUM) in the world;
• Audits 30% of UK Open Ended Investment Companies (OEICs) and unit trusts;
• Is the global market leader for hedge funds, auditing nearly 50% of the industry;
• Is the UK market leader for investment trusts, auditing 33% of the industry.

Our Global Asset Management centre is headquartered in London and draws upon the knowledge and expertise within our asset management community located around the globe. The primary objective of the centre is to ensure that our clients receive seamless, consistent, high quality service regardless of geography.