Crisil Coalition Greenwich's latest research reveals that as Europe's financial markets navigate heightened volatility, fund distributors are prioritizing stability and diversification, seeking asset managers with proven track records and robust risk management capabilities to safeguard end investors' interests.
MethodologyBetween April and August 2025, Crisil Coalition Greenwich interviewed 175 regional and local gatekeepers at leading fund distributors in Europe. Respondents were asked to provide detailed information on their business priorities, quantitative and qualitative evaluations of their investment managers, and qualitative assessments of those managers soliciting their business. Interviews were conducted in Austria, Benelux, France, Germany, Greece, Iberia, Ireland, Italy, Monaco, Nordics, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.