ISS MI’s State of the Market Report Highlights New Growth Paths for Asset Managers

Since its launch in 2005, ISS MI’s State of the Market report has consistently provided in-depth coverage on major industry issues, including the growth of fee-based advisor business, the proliferation of new product structures ranging from ETFs to SMAs to CITs, and the emergence of active ETFs as a key product battleground, reinforcing its role as a trusted guide for asset managers navigating an evolving investing landscape. The report explores the drivers behind the trends reshaping the industry, their implications for asset managers, and outlines tomorrow’s revenue opportunities. It highlights and does a deep dive into several key themes shaping the industry, including: Planning for a slower growth environment Sales and distribution matter more than ever More balanced asset class growth ahead ETFs dominate sales; active ETFs surge amid product innovation Active funds remain the industry’s revenue backbone In the product development game, to the victors go the spoils