Fund Supermarkets in the UK 2007 examines developments in the UK fund supermarket sector and assesses the distribution channels that are in operation. The report analyzes both the current and possible future trends of the industry.

Scope

Sizes the investment funds market, ISA and pensions market, analysing the distribution of each. Reviews relevant legislative developments and their implications for fund distribution through supermarkets. Profiles leading fund supermarkets in the UK.

Highlights

The UK fund supermarket sector has benefited from investments into tax efficient wrappers; though ISA, investment bond and pension investments. The increased liberation of the pensions market further boosted flows into tax efficient investments through a fund supermarket. The main advantage of fund supermarket products is the access to a large number of funds. Increased investment choice will allow more advisers to fine-tune their customers' pension funds in respect of asset allocation. It also allows financial advisers to engage their customers in deciding upon an investment strategy A key advantage of the fund supermarket industry in the UK is that, it has evolved rather than being set up as an established proposition .This has significantly contributed to its success, allowing features to develop, tailored to the needs of advisors.

Reasons to Purchase

Get an overview of the scope of the investment fund market, including past growth and future growth. Understand key current and future market drivers and their implications for fund supermarkets and fund managers. Use our analysis to inform fund marketing and distribution strategies and adapt to changes in the fund supermarket model.