Vanguard

From emerging technologies to new regulatory scrutiny, Aite Group analysts expect to see many firms redefine their business models in 2018.

Investors are increasingly focused on fees, and the problem for Wall Street is that there’s nothing it can do that Vanguard can’t do more cheaply.

The strategy draws investor interest again, mostly on the strength of fixed income.

Winners were from Fidelity, Causeway, T. Rowe Price and Prudential.

Technology will bring down price. Will advisors fight it or embrace it?

The legislation, opposed by most major asset managers, would repeal a requirement that the riskiest funds allow share value fluctuations.

The fund's preference for cheap companies hurt returns last year but its quantitative strategy and “rock bottom” fees are reasons to consider owning the fund, according to the research firm.

Smart beta growth, fee wars and more attention to risk-management are key trends to watch, say six experts surveyed by Money Management Executive.

The challenge for Tim Buckley isn’t just managing growth. It’s ensuring they can keep investors’ feet on the ground.

Data reported by FUSE Research.