Distributors and investment product manufacturers both agree that the BRIC markets will prove to be major building blocks in 2006, while absolute return strategies are still a hotly debated topic. Yuri Bender reports on the trends touted for this year; Elisa Trovato profiles the providers

As foreign providers flock to Germany’s mutual fund and investment products industry, the lacklustre performance of heavily-sold open-ended property funds, combined with hostility towards new hedge fund

offerings, may undermine investor confidence, Yuri Bender reports

PWM gathered some top names from all over the investment spectrum to discuss the hot topics affecting fund distribution in Germany, including guided architecture, structured products and property problems

Providers are convinced that there will be new opportunities within the corporate bond arena in 2006, despite the low volatility in the markets. Simon Hildrey reports

How is it possible to give adequate client support and information in the ever increasing open architecture arena? Sophistication is the key