31 Jul 2017 First half 2017 sets the stage for a new record year in the European fund industry

According to new data released by Thomson Reuters Lipper today, we’re set for another record year in the European fund industry, with the first half of 2017 enjoying €362.5 bn asset growth, mainly driven by net inflows.
Highlights:
– Strongest asset growth is recorded in Bond, Equity, Mixed asset and Alternative UCITS funds
– European ETFs increase in popularity, reaching 5.7% of the total industry in Assets Under Management
– Luxembourg, Ireland, UK and France remain the most popular fund domiciles
– Largest European fund markets remain UK, France and Switzerland

Source: Thomson Reuters Lipper