Executive Summary

This report provides detailed information on intermediary distribution globally.

Methodology

From July to September 2015, Greenwich Associates conducted in-depth conversations with global heads of fund selection at leading intermediary distributors. The open-ended discussions investigated a series of general topics covering product trends and current industry themes. From July to September 2015, Greenwich Associates interviewed regional and local fund selection decision-makers at leading intermediary distributors. Interviews covered quantitative and qualitative evaluations of investment managers, qualitative assessments of those managers soliciting their business, and detailed information on important market trends.