IntroductionThis 2007 Trends brief is essential reading as it identifies and tracks the key forces changing the market and explains how these have shaped our research agenda for 2007.ScopeFocuses on US, European and Asian financial markets Explores how business trends and institution strategies across this industry are driving IT priorities, decision making and technology investmentHighlightsThe top business issues facing financial markets center around regulation, the demand for alternative investments and operational flexibility.
Financial markets globally are entering a new phase which will be characterized by vast changes in market landscapes, product offerings and organizational structures.
This will drive new areas of focus for financial institutions as they adapt to the market transformation taking place over the next few years.
Datamonitor expects the first key area of focus for 2007 to revolve around increased risk management which will come to the fore as firms adapt to more stringent reporting criteria and focus on accountability and correct compliance procedures under Reg NMS and MiFID.Reasons to PurchaseThis brief is essential reading for you to identify and track the key forces shaping the prospects for your business.
Datamonitor's senior analyst will outline the trends in your market, explain how this has shaped our research agenda for 2007