Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT Boom time Investment banks flourish Trading remains big business Assets under management rise Banks look to cut trading, clearing costs INDUSTRY PROFILE Tough competition in a changing environment Investment management companies Investment banking and brokerage firms INDUSTRY TRENDS The buyout boom Hedge funds on the rise ETFs offer new opportunities Goal of a true single market remains unmet Consolidation improves scale HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Investment management Investment banking and brokerage KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS