Abstract
Overview
Introduction
Fund Supermarkets in the UK 2007 examines developments in the UK fund
supermarket sector and assesses the distribution channels that are in
operation. The report analyzes both the current and possible future trends of
the industry.
Scope
- Sizes the investment funds market, ISA and pensions market, analysing the
distribution of each.
- Reviews relevant legislative developments and their implications for fund
distribution through supermarkets.
- Profiles leading fund supermarkets in the UK.
Report Highlights
The UK fund supermarket sector has benefited from investments into tax
efficient wrappers; though ISA, investment bond and pension investments. The
increased liberation of the pensions market further boosted flows into tax
efficient investments through a fund supermarket.
The main advantage of fund supermarket products is the access to a large
number of funds. Increased investment choice will allow more advisers to
fine-tune their customers' pension funds in respect of asset allocation. It
also allows financial advisers to engage their customers in deciding upon an
investment strategy
A key advantage of the fund supermarket industry in the UK is that, it has
evolved rather than being set up as an established proposition .This has
significantly contributed to its success, allowing features to develop,
tailored to the needs of advisors.
Reasons to Purchase
- Get an overview of the scope of the investment fund market, including past
growth and future growth.
- Understand key current and future market drivers and their implications
for fund supermarkets and fund managers.
- Use our analysis to inform fund marketing and distribution strategies and
adapt to changes in the fund supermarket model.
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