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It's Time to Sharpen Business Focus
April 13, 2010
Focused firms are more successful firms. How should asset managers focus right now?
Effective Sales Approaches in the New Environment
March 9, 2010
As asset management business picks up, sales professionals are finding they need to develop new approaches to close business.
February 26, 2010
As we move from the crisis environment to the "new normal" environment, some asset managers have begun to spend more aggressively, but others continue to cut or remain very cautious in spending habits. Rarely has there been such a divergence in approaches.
The Rewards of Specialization and Focus
February 9, 2010
It is much easier to be successful when narrowly focused on differentiated skills. This is even more true in today's difficult environment.
February 1, 2010
In the event of a substantial market break, will the asset management industry be prepared? Some steps have been taken, but the jury is out on whether firms are truly ready.
The Successful Asset Manager of the Future
January 25, 2010
The successful asset manager of the future will adopt the best practices from both the traditional and alternative asset manager segments. The major battle ground will be the pension fund industry where there will be a secular rise in the use of alternatives.
January 18, 2010
In order to compete and win, asset managers will need to examine efficient ways to outsource certain function. Trends in outsourcing asset management by insurers is another example of this trend.
January 11, 2010
Much talk lately has revolved around the convergence of traditional and alternative forms of asset management. The focus, though, needs to be on the client.
Success in 2010 will hinge on efficient execution of strategies
January 4, 2010
We all hope for an easier environment in 2010. But it is unlikely we will return to the pre-crisis environment. The new normal will require us to execute crisply and entertain all logical alternatives for efficiency.
The Weather Outside is Frightful...
December 17, 2009
Executives will need to be on the top of their game to succeed in the "new normal" environment.
December 10, 2009
Will hedge funds resume their growth in the post-crisis world? The question isn't that simple. And, other questions are more on target.
November 30, 2009
The events coming out of Dubai are not large in a global context. However, they may be indicators of ongoing global deleveraging which has implications for markets, the economy, and businesses.
November 18, 2009
Investment managers are still not operating as if this recovery has legs. What can we expect going forward and what will change that behavior?
Can we be in recovery if we are still in intensive care?
November 16, 2009
There is undoubtedly a technical recovery in progress. Economic indicators globally say so. However, is this really a recovery, or just the impact of the heady cocktail of fiscal and monetary "drugs" that governments and central banks continue to hand out? This analysis looks at the recovery from a UK perspective.
"Something's happening here..."
November 9, 2009
The economy and the markets are giving mixed signals. Is this normal during this phase of the recovery, or is something else happening?
November 2, 2009
Third quarter growth was strong. Much of the strength was influenced by government stimulus. The "new normal" environment will be characterized by muted growth.