2/8/2011. Houston, TXHOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. has released its newest market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Investment and Securities Industry Almanac, 2011 edition, which identifies and analyzes major trends shaping the investing industry.
According to Jack W. Plunkett, CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd., “In most parts of the world, the investment industry enjoyed a sharp rebound in 2010 and into early 2011.”
Major trends affecting the Investment and Securities Industry analyzed in Plunkett’s report include:
- The 2010 reform act increases regulation of financial industry, including banks, investment companies and insurance firms.
- Asian IPOs proliferate.
- Aging populations, baby boomers create opportunities/U.S. pension accounts top $16 trillion.
- ETFs expand and take market share from mutual funds/Fund operators are forced to change.
- Hedge funds regroup, change strategy and sometimes lower fees.
- Annuity account managers create new product strategies.
- Exchanges must provide fast, inexpensive services in order to survive/High speed trading.
“Although geopolitical uncertainty and slow economic growth in America and Europe cloud the outlook for investment returns, investment banks and asset managers have staffed up and are generally enjoying higher profit levels ,” said Jack Plunkett.
A complete report with detailed industry trends and statistics analysis is provided in Plunkett’s Investment and Securities Industry Almanac, 2011 edition. This informative report gives you the competitive intelligence you need, with a detailed industry overview, industry analysis and market research. Plus, thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations and statistical tables – everything you need all in one value-priced, easy-to-use package.
A complimentary video of Plunkett discussing these trends is now available on the Plunkett Research website, as well as YouTube, and an Introduction to the Investment and Securities Industry can be viewed at Plunkett’s website.
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Jack W. Plunkett is CEO of Plunkett Research, Ltd. His latest book is The Next Boom, which addresses technology and consumer developments in depth.