Asset Management

Fund houses must ‘innovate and differentiate’ to survive

Asset managers are upbeat about long-term prospects, but firms must embrace technology to stay afloat

L to R: Accenture's Caroline Chambers, Polar's Iain Evans, Schroders' Nick Kirrage and FN's David Ricketts
L to R: Accenture's Caroline Chambers, Polar's Iain Evans, Schroders' Nick Kirrage and FN's David Ricketts

Asset managers endured a torrid 2022 — outflows from Europe-domiciled funds reached an all-time high — and 2023 has offered little comfort.

But fund groups are confident the tide will turn in their favour. They predict a better outlook over the next five years, particularly for active stock-pickers and firms willing to embrace technology and innovate.

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