Research insights
Proprietary research into how investors, intermediaries and institutions engage with asset and wealth managers.
Asset managers see social media engagement levels rise
Asset managers received more likes, shares and comments on their social posts, despite being slightly less positive, research by Fundamental Media finds
Asset managers most often posted about ESG and expert views
LinkedIn continues to be the most popular social media platform among asset managers in 2022, research by Fundamental Media found
German end investors more cautious than European peers
German investors are also more worried about future retirement income and the cost-of-living crisis, research by Fundamental Media found
Italian end investors looking for security in trying times
Research by Fundamental Media also found that financial advisers are more popular in Italy than in other European markets
Drivers of Australian intermediaries’ purchase decisions
An asset manager’s perceived quality is positively correlated to propensity to buy, research by Fundamental Media reveals
UK end investors more self-reliant in investment approach
However, the cost-of-living crisis is resulting in more uncertainty among investors, research by Fundamental Media finds
Young French investors more self-directed than older peers
They also review their investment portfolio more often than their older peers, research by Fundamental Media reveals
European financial advisers need to improve their reputation
Increasingly more, advice from friends, family and colleagues is also becoming a common way to select an asset manager, research by Fundamental Media found
End investors: investment decisions can have climate impact
More than two-thirds are interested in sustainable investing, but 76% believes there is not enough information available on the topic
Fund distribution in Europe is still a very local matter
Almost half of European end investors invest via their bank, research by Fundamental Media finds
End investors less confident about future retirement income
A third of respondents cite a lack of financial education and understanding of ways to save for retirement, research by Fundamental Media finds
Australian financial intermediaries want more support
Intermediaries would appreciate more analysis on market trends and content support that will help them serve their clients better