2018: Turbulence and Pressure Intensify, But Investors Win Big

While 2017 was a challenging and transformational year, 2018 is likely to push the trend, as the pressures on the investment industry will continue in the year ahead. MiFID II demands will increase the cost structure for industry participants, and the march from active to passive strategies will push the industry to be more transparent, competitive, and creative. While this will tighten the vice on both the buy and sell sides, and many industry players will be on the losing side, investors will be unequivocal winners. In this exclusive TABB Group Market Note, Larry Tabb explores the top trends transforming the capital markets and offers his predictions for how they will shake out in 2018