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Investment Management & Funds

Think investment management, and the chances are you may think total returns and the impact of hedge-funds on the investment sector.

Their growth has been nothing short of spectacular; with over 9,000 funds now controlling global assets in excess of $1.3 trillion. They have become a formidable force across most financial service sectors, with London accounting for over 70 percent of the European industry.

The UK is, of course, a major global centre for traditional asset classes with over £4 trillon of funds under management.

Last year, KPMG and CREATE launched their 7th global investment management report. This latest report highlights the forces of convergence and divergence between and within long-only and alternative investments. In so doing, it addresses the means by which the investment industry is being impacted by the increasing importance and influence of alternative investments. The study benefited from the participation of 239 investment managers from across long-only and alternative investment sectors; 61 pension funds and 48 administrators; altogether covering 28 jurisdictions.

KPMG has over 250 people in the UK who provide audit, tax and advisory services to the investment management sector. Our global network works with around 75 percent of the top 100 investment institutions, from many of the world’s leading fund managers, to mid-sized national players and boutique specialists.

It’s our view that building strong, positive relationships reinforced by trusted brands are emerging as the single biggest force in determining the future of the sector. At the most fundamental level, manufacturers and distributors will be engaged in a battle for ownership of the customer, as customer retention issues come to the fore alongside the ability to deliver consistent investment performance. Institutional customers will continue to exercise very real influence, they will increasingly demand greater robustness and also transparency.

KPMG aims to work with your business on all these key issues and many others, including risk management and governance strategies; anti money laundering processes; international financial reporting standards; and performance improvement.

Please contact us to discuss how we can work together – profitably, efficiently and in a focused manner for your business. We look forward to speaking to you.

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