
The online report where institutional investors and independent research providers examine how developments in the independent research marketplace are changing the shape of investment research amongst both alternative and traditional fund managers and the fresh opportunities for investment performance as a result.
Triggered by the ‘Dotcom Boom’ of 2002, the focus on impartial yet high quality investment research has grown from a bespoke sector to a global fast moving marketplace as investors seek new ways to outperform competitors through accessing the latest thought leading ideas. However, the sector still faces its ongoing difficulties, such as difficulty in getting paid, marketing its services and ensuring its reputation for insightful research remains unblemished.
As the second annual report on the subject, ‘Independent Investment Research and Brokerage’ examines from both a user and market participant perspective how the industry is evolving. With ongoing hurdles facing the independent research sector, this report acts as both a discussion piece and guide for new users intrigued by the value to be derived from this fast growing yet highly influential sector.
Key issues to be addressed include:
- Debate: ‘This house believes independent research holds no extra value over traditional research’
- How do you quantify the value of independent research: analysing measurement techniques
- How independent is independent research?
- Â Myth or reality: what is the true role of expert networks in independent research?
- What are the value-add services of independent brokerage?
- Niche research sector showcas
- Environmental social governance research
- Political and economic research
- Country research
This will be an ideal opportunity for you as an independent research provider to highlight your support for the institutional investment sectors they seek to develop their understanding of the advantages of using an independent approach to research acquisition and brokerage services.
Key service and product providers this report is suitable for include:
- Independent Research Providers
- Independent and execution only brokers
- Research technology companies
- Inter-dealer brokers
- Data providers
- Pension consultants
- Plus other third party companies





