A good broker can transform an equity trader’s day. They’re not just order-takers, they’re problem-solvers, partners and sometimes even advisors. But reaching that level of trust and understanding requires give and take. Communication is key—and sometimes, that means having tough conversations. To spark a healthy dialogue, we surveyed 40 U.S. buy-side traders about what they wish their brokers understood better about their daily grind.
Few institutions in Asia use consultants for portfolio advice and manager selection, relative to other markets.
Return expectations among Asian investors have reduced over the years, though typically still higher than expectations of investors in Western markets (for similar asset classes).
5.4% is the rate of return expectations on assets by total institutions for 2015
Investors reduced their allocations to international fixed income, but continued to diversify into off-shore equities and alternatives.
26% of total institutions mentioned 1 to 3 investment managers
2013 and 2014 saw an increase in new hiring activity, and reflects more muted expectations to hire in 2015.
Greenwich Associates calls unbundling a “Solution in Search of a Problem”.
Compensation increased over the past 12 months.
This is how the dealers placed in Interest Rate Derivatives products across Europe in 2014.
This is how the dealers rate in Interest Rate Derivatives products across the globe in 2014.
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