Managed account platforms are entering a new stage of development. The focus has moved away from liquidity and onto value-added and a sound operational and risk management support structure.

Overview
Safe Option: Institutional investors and hedge fund managers are embracing managed account platforms as a credible alternative to direct investment

Profile: Amundi AI
Expansion plans: European Union regulation is driving change for managed account platform providers.

Profile: Deutsche Bank
Accentuating the positives: By focusing on eliminating the negatives of hedge funds investing, MAPs have a bright future.

Leading platforms (PDF)
Managed account platform universe

Profile: Lyxor Asset Management
Dominating innovator: As one of Europe's largest and oldest hedge fund MAPS, Lyxor continues to dominate the scene.

Profile: Man Group
Increasing popularity: Institutional investors find comfort and flexibility in infrastructure managed accounts.

Profile: AlphaMetrix
Quest for transparency: Looking beyond managed accounts widens offering to investors.