External Asset Managers in Switzerland: Consolidation gathers Speed
(WorldNews Switzerland)

With CHF 400 billion of capital managed by more than 2,500 external asset managers (EAMs), this sector is one of the cornerstones of the Swiss finance industry. It is expected to grow by 0.3% annually over the next three years in terms of assets under management. At the same time, the EAM sector faces major challenges due to a difficult business and regulatory environment. This is illustrated by the Swiss EAM Industry Report 2017, which also provides an insight into anticipated developments in the sector - taking account of changing client needs, the implementation of regulatory requirements, and the opportunities created by new technological solutions. The report is based on a survey of 99...