Regulatory changes ranked top threat faced by asset managers

Regulatory changes cited the top threat by 41%, FE fundinfo finds

Isabel Baxter
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Regulatory changes have been ranked the top threat facing asset managers, according to FE fundinfo

The study which interviewed just over 100 senior asset managers based in the UK highlighted top threats facing asset managers today: Regulatory changes (cited by 41%), pressure on margins and costs (39%), and technological disruption, including artificial intelligence (AI) (37%) The asset management industry is facing a period of change, FE fundinfo noted. "Not only do regulations continue to evolve and the economic environment remains challenging, but the rapid advancement of technology, particularly the rise of artificial intelligence, is disrupting traditional business models. "...

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