Compares large specialist asset managers and the asset management department of major banks and insurance groups, benchmarking the top 50 against 10 significant financial benchmarks.

Scope

Covers the top 50 asset managers worldwide Measures 10 financial benchmarks between 2004 and 2005

Highlights

In total 18 asset managers' AuM grew above the benchmark of 21.8% between 2004 and 2005. Julius Baer recorded the greatest proportional growth among the top 50 asset managers by AuM in 2005, increasing its assets under management by 124.8% over the year. Even below the benchmark proportional growth, the vast majority of asset managers were able to increase their operating income between 2004 and 2005. Of the five that saw their operating income decline over this period, none fell more than 10%, indicating a significant drop in overall income.

Reasons to Purchase

Provides a clear analysis of the financial strengths and weaknesses of the leading asset managers around the world Indicates which strategies have been financially successful and where competitors have fallen behind Provides the opportunity to self-benchmark and compare with the leaders in the field of asset management