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Sector Analysis
UK IFAs, Investment Managers & Platforms 2017
Independent financial advisors (IFAs) are a key distribution network for investors in the UK. Product providers will do well to understand the priorities and criteria advisors use in selecting their investment partners and platforms, particularly with a growing tendency to cooperate with discretionary fund managers (DFMs). As nearly all advisors in the UK use a platform (or multiple) to manage their clients’ assets, understanding why certain platforms are favored above others remains crucial. Online access to platforms is important for...
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Track & Monitor
Smart Money Investing in the Financial Services Industry – Q4 2018: Tracking M&A, venture capital, and private equity investments globally
GlobalData’s "Smart Money Investing in the Financial Services Industry - Q4 2018", report provides detailed analysis of investment activities in financial services industry globally during the fourth quarter of 2018. The report provides comprehensive coverage of investment activities including mergers, acquisitions, asset transactions, venture financing and private equity, both in terms of deal value and volume. It also provides a global snapshot of investment trends in sectors including banking, payments, insurance and wealth management, and information on best practices followed...