Mutual fund families that used a stock-picking portfolio-management style soared last year
Fee pressure is leading to shrinking margins, a report says
The measures follow a review that found weak price competition
Two reports offer insights on the importance of diversity in investing
Squeezed by rising operations costs, heavier compliance burdens, shifting client expectations and tougher competition, independent asset-management firms increasingly are open to fielding attractive offers of sale or merger
Asset-management firm acquires 80% stake in U.K.-based Palmer Capital
Calgary-based investment manager concludes strategic review
Companies shift to service-centered relationships that are portfolio and fee-based
Average AUM growth slows despite strong equity market performance
Technology also played a critical role in the proliferation of products such as ETFs during the past 10 years