A new report from Aite Group presents an in-depth snapshot of the Canadian asset management space, including its current priorities and concerns. Based on in-person Aite Group interviews with Canadian asset managers in spring and summer 2010, the report is the first in a series of Aite Group reports focusing on the Canadian market.
While the global financial services community took a beating during the financial crisis, Canadian asset managers fared relatively well due to tight regulation, a conservative business environment, a comparatively small market, and a fiscally prudent government. That said, Canadian asset managers are operating in a new global business climate, and improving operational efficiencies and addressing regulatory change are as much of a concern in Canada as anywhere else. Today, Canadian asset managers are focused on achieving solid investment performance and meeting client objectives. Growing firm assets (and thereby revenue base) is another important goal as economic and financial markets move into recovery.
The Canadian asset management business is in good standing, and firms have recently completed or launched new projects to enhance investments and operations, says Denise Valentine, senior analyst with Aite Group and author of this report. Canada may be ahead of the curve as the global economy begins to recover,
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