Investment and Asset Management Business Poised for a Rebound in 2010-2011 says Plunkett Research
HOUSTON, Texas. January 20, 2010 –
Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released their newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Investment and Securities Industry Almanac, 2010 edition. This carefully-researched book, along with the online version, offer a complete market research and business tool which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the investment, securities and asset management industry.
According to Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., “The investment industry in general is well positioned for better times. Many major companies have been recapitalized or reorganized. Boutique investment banks were able to pick up outstanding new employees and clients during the chaos of recent years. Equally important, investors, both individual and institutional, have regained some confidence and are ready to move ahead.”
Major trends affecting the investment, securities and asset management industry and analyzed in Plunkett’s report include:
Increased regulation and government scrutiny loom over the financial industry.
Giant mergers change the face of global banking and investment firms.
Aging populations, baby boomers create opportunities.
ETFs expand and take market share from mutual funds.
Hedge funds regroup, change strategy and sometimes lower fees.
Annuity managers create new product strategies.
Exchanges must provide fast, inexpensive services in order to survive. High speed trading.
“Hedge funds and private equity in particular are rebounding. Hedge funds’ results were good in 2009, and managers are able to raise new money to take advantage of current opportunities,” says Jack Plunkett. With Plunkett’s Investment and Securities Industry Almanac, 2010 edition you get the competitive intelligence you need to fully understand business trends, technologies, markets, finances and the leading companies. This extensive and easy-to-use report, full of rich data detailing the current trends and changes of the investment and securities industry, is a valuable source of information.
A complimentary Introduction to the Investment and Securities Industry can be viewed at Plunkett’s website.
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