Voices: Maybe the future of fund management isn't so bleak

Another week, and another consultancy firm is warning that the asset management industry faces a crisis in the coming years. I’m starting to wonder whether the apocalyptic warnings about the future of money managers underestimate the plasticity of the world of investment.

SEC considers rule to streamline ETF approvals

The SEC is considering a proposal that will make it easier for mutual funds to introduce new ETFs into the market.

ETFs Jessica Mathews July 19
Socially responsible ETFs now come with a twist

A nonprofit investment manager is starting a group of socially responsible ETFs that could change the face of values-based investing. Their twist: a little help from the experts themselves.

ETFs July 19
Top mutual funds and ETFs that beat their benchmarks

It’s easy for clients to think about investment gains in absolute terms, especially in an up market.

Fund performance Lee Conrad July 18
Magazine Adapting to change

Rapid developments in financial technology are top-of-mind for asset managers pondering the industry's top operational challenges.

Operations July 13

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JPMorgan ETFs poised to compete with low-cost behemoths

The funds raked in a combined $840 million last week despite competitive hurdles banks typically face going up against money managers’ core products.

ETFs July 17

ETFs July 17
Asset managers face looming operational challenges

Advancements in fintech, new products and a shifting regulatory environment are among industry executives' top concerns.

Operations Rebecca Stropoli July 17

Operations Rebecca Stropoli July 17
Voices Big opportunities in regtech

Mark Evans
CEO Confluence

The industry is imagining more vibrant, more agile and more inclusive processes that deliver results, says Confluence CEO Mark Evans.

Regtech July 16

Regtech July 16
Volatility-linked ETP bites the dust

The closure could signal that remaining retail players are short on patience for neutered products.

Volatility July 16

Volatility July 16
Scorecard: Mutual fund and ETF flows for the week ending July 3

Data reported by the Investment Company Institute.

Fund performance July 13

Fund performance July 13

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Voices

Big opportunities in regtech

Mark Evans
CEO
Confluence

The industry is imagining more vibrant, more agile and more inclusive processes that deliver results.

Regtech July 16
Best strategies for marketing your ETFs

Kathryn Morrison
CEO
SunStar Strategic

Like selling a car, asset managers can list their products’ specifications, but that isn’t always enough.

Marketing April 13
How internship programs can boost growth

Patrick Sweeny
Principal
Symmetry Partners

Making the right hire can ease workloads and free up time to spend catering to clients' needs.

Succession planning April 11