"Global Asset Management Industry Outlook 2007 - Issues on the horizon" is one of a set of annual publications that discuss the top issues within each sector.

In recent years, the asset management industry has witnessed rapid change. The competitive landscape is now vastly different and requires a great deal of flexibility and willingness to adapt to new developments.

This new study examines the key trends facing the industry, offering an analysis and perspective on the issues, some of which have been on the executive agenda for quite some time, yet continue to evolve and require increasing attention and shifting strategies.

The study identifies five key issues for asset managers to focus on:

• The challenge posed by the shift to corporate defined contribution plans
• Alternative investments undergo growing pains
• Ensuring data security and privacy
• Coming transformation of risk management
• Recruiting the joystick generation