Warning 'second wave' of asset management industry disruption to come from tech firms

Not meeting client's digital demands

Tom Eckett
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Rating agency Moody's Investors Service has warned the lack of innovation and long-term underperformance in the asset management industry has left the door open for tech firms to disrupt and gain market share.

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