“Unprecedented economic and political forces around the world are the top concern for institutions in 2017,” said John Hailer, CEO of Natixis Global Asset Management for the Americas and Asia and head of global distribution.
Natixis survey: A quarter of US advisors plan on selling their books, merging with a larger firm or leaving the industry
“The challenges facing financial advisors are tougher than ever, as they are asked to do more with less in an environment that seems to put low fees ahead of all other considerations,” said John Hailer of Natixis Global.
Natixis survey finds affluent US investors don’t understand risks behind passive investing
Natixis's survey found that 64% of investors think index funds will help minimize losses, 69% believe index funds offer better diversification, and 61% believe index funds provide access to the best investment opportunities in the market.
Natixis: Institutional investors favor equities in 2015 but worry about generating stable short-term returns
While institutional investors are optimistic about equities in 2015, their outlook is tempered by market risks beyond their control and unknown liability risks ahead, particularly those linked to increased longevity.