A survey published today by RBC Dexia Investor Services and KPMG shows how some of Europe's largest asset managers plan to capitalise on UCITS IV and identifies how these reforms will contribute to wider changes across the European Investment fund landscape.
The main findings of the report, entitled "UCITS IV: Which business model for tomorrow?" are as follows:
- The vast majority of UCITS managers are taking a proactive approach to UCITS IV
- The number of Management Companies will decrease
- A new wave of fund mergers lies ahead
- Master/Feeder structures will be key for new markets/client segments
- Immediate cost savings are expected
Peter De Proft, Director General of the European Fund and Asset management...
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