US Leads 2024 Research Budgets Rebound; FCA’s New Rules
Could Impact Europe

Investment research budgets are rebounding in 2024, with the US seeing a significant rise. Reversing post-MiFID II practices, the FCA's potential new rules might allow European asset managers to charge investors for research costs, potentially reshaping market dynamics. Substantive Research's survey shows an overall budget increase and hints at a market recovery, despite the dominance of brokers in research budgets. The FCA's reforms aim to foster competition and aid investment decisions, as the research industry gradually adapts to regulatory and economic shifts. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: The Fintech Times