- The European fund market experienced high volatility in the first half of 2016 due to factors like the Chinese stock market crash and Brexit vote. Net redemptions from long-term funds in Europe totaled €11 billion while Asia saw €40 billion of inflows.
- Equity funds saw significant redemptions across Europe as investors favored fixed income and mixed asset funds. ETFs continued to see strong inflows, taking market share from actively managed funds.
- Germany and Switzerland had the strongest fund sales, while Spain saw a decline as banks shifted clients to protected funds. The largest fund managers were hit by redemptions as investors derisked, though some mixed asset funds at firms like Nordea and
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