Fund supermarkets in Germany 2007

STANDARD DESCRIPTION:

Introduction
Fund supermarkets in Germany 2007 examines developments in the German 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; Reviews relevant legislative developments and their implications for fund distribution through supermarkets; Profiles leading fund supermarkets in Germany and explores their marketing and distribution strategies.

Highlights
Research conducted by Datamonitor in 2007 found that while there was limited impact of supermarkets in terms of trades from individual customers, IFAs and asset managers were making increased use of these online platforms. Fund supermarkets operating in the German market offer a broad mix of investment funds in all asset classes, with some platforms' portfolios extending to in excess of 6,000 domestic and international funds. In addition, a number of supermarkets have diversified their services. Intense competition sees German fund supermarkets offering investors deep discounts on front-end loads for investment funds. Some hosts even waive these fees altogether. These discounts also put pressure on fund managers who are distributing through commercial and savings banks.

Reasons to Purchase
Get an overview of the scope of the investment fund market; Analyze the offerings of key providers in the sector; Use our analysis to inform fund marketing and distribution strategies and adapt to changes in the fund supermarket model.

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