Abstract
Introduction
This tracker covers product launches and service developments as well as
marketing and product/service launches aimed at specific customer segments,
such as ultra high net worths, NRIs, expats, retirees, entrepreneurs, women,
etc.
Scope of this report
- Extensive research is conducted on the activities of 50 providers of asset
management products, globally
- The developments are analyzed to identify the key global trends in product
development and customer targeting
Research and analysis highlights
The trend for real estate fund launches continues. Several asset managers this
quarter launched real estate funds, but steered clear of the US, where the
real estate market has imploded.
Investments continue lean towards green issues. Datamonitor has seen
sustainable investing since Q2. This quarter HSBC introduced its Climate
Change fund, which aims to outperform the HSBC Global Climate Change index.
Following Citibank' s Q2 strategy to distribute DWS Noor Islamic Fund products
in Bahrain and SGAM' s Q3 launch of a sharia compliant index, Citibank is again
on the Sharia trail, launching its UTP Islamic fund in Pakistan.
Key reasons to read this report
- Keep up to date with product innovations and learn from the developments
made by your competitors
- Understand and gain insight into product development in the global market