Abstract
Overview
Introduction
This report is most appropriate for companies looking for an overview of the
retail investments markets in order to assess the level of market opportunity
(using our market data and forecasts), regulatory barriers and opportunities,
and level of competition in the market. For more detailed market data please
refer to Datamonitor' s Retail Savings and Investments Interactive Database
2006.
Scope
- Presents competitor market data for retail banks and mutual fund companies;
- Assesses regulatory barriers and opportunities;
- 5 years historic data from 2001-5 and 5 year forecast to 2010.
Report Highlights
Within Danish household portfolios, deposits represent the largest asset
class. However, between 2001 and 2005, the proportional allocation of
household assets to mutual funds increased steadily. During this five-year
period, the total retail savings and investments market expanded at a compound
annual rate of 12.9%.
Executive Order no. 1445 of December 21st 2005 requires foreign investment
undertakings to submit to the DFSA their fund rules or articles of
association, prospectus, statement of planned marketing and information on the
taxation regulations applicable to Danish unit-holders of the investment
undertaking.
Danske Bank' s asset management arm, Danske Invest, leads the Danish mutual
funds sector. Danske Invest offers 6 unit trusts divided into more than 70
funds. It has a staff of 40 and its funds are distributed through Danske Bank
branches. Danske Invest also has distribution agreements with other banks,
pension companies and unit-link companies.
Reasons to Purchase
- Get an overview of the retail investment market, including past growth and
forecast growth;
- Assess regulatory barriers and opportunities affecting retail investments
in this country;
- Analyze competition from retail banks and mutual fund companies.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Executive Summary
- The Danish retail savings and investments sector hasgrown at a compound
annual rate of 12.9% in the last 5 years; however areduced rate of growth is
expected between 2006 and 2010
- Household portfolios will see increased allocations tomutual funds and
equities between 2006 and 2010
- Legislation aimed at improving investor confidence andconsumer
protection imposes additional obligations on providers
- The leading Danish banks and asset management companiescontrol more
than 70% of their respective markets
- The top two banks also lead the Danish mutual fundssector
- Table of Contents
- Table of figures
- Table of tables
- MARKET OVERVIEW
- Between 2001 and 2005, the Danish retail savings andinvestments market
experienced compound annual growth of 12.9%, drivenprimarily by growth in
mutual funds and equities
- Retail assets outstrip non-retail holdings in thedeposits and mutual
funds markets
- Deposits account for just under half of the Danishretail savings and
investments market
- Since 2001, mutual funds have accounted for a growingproportion of
household wealth
- MARKET FORECASTS
- Household portfolios will see increased allocations tomutual funds and
equities between 2006 and 2010
- Mutual funds will continue to account for an increasingproportion of
household wealth
- MARKET REGULATION
- Legislation aimed at improving investor confidence andconsumer
protection imposes additional obligations on providers
- The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority regulates thesavings and
investments sector
- For banks and investment companies, Basel II capitaladequacy
requirements imply additional investment in risk managementexpertise and
in IT systems to calculate risk
- Anti-money laundering legislation implies an additionaladministrative
burden for banks
- New legislation updates the regulations on collectiveinvestments and
financial services providers
- Investment firms are subject to client moneyrequirements
- Foreign collective undertakings are subject to DFSAcontrol and require
marketing approval
- Upcoming EU legislation (UCITS directive and MiFID)facilitates market
development and enhances consumer protection
- COMPETITIVE MARKET STRUCTURE
- The leading Danish banks and asset management companiescontrol more than
70% of their respective markets
- Domestic institutions comprise the largest segment ofthe Danish
banking sector, by number
- The top 5 banks control 71% of the banking market,measured by total
assets
- The top 5 asset managers control 78% of the mutual fundsmarket,
measured by assets under management
- MARKET LEADERS
- The top two banks also lead the Danish mutual fundssector
- Danske Bank & BG Bank lead the Danish bankingsector; Danske Invest
is the mutual funds market leader
- Nordea Bank trails the market leader in the Danishretail banking
market; Nordea Invest ranks second in the mutual fundssector
- Jyske Bank ranks third among banks; Nykredit PortefoljeAdministration
is the third largest asset manager
- FIH Group (Kaupthing Bank) is the fourth largest Danishbank by total
assets; BankInvest ranks fourth among asset managers, byAuM
- Sydbank rounds out the banking market leaders;Investeringsforeningen
RHAM Value Partner has the fifth-highest mutualfunds market share
- APPENDIX
- Asset manager / Asset management company
- Bank
- Collective Investment Scheme
- Friendly society
- Fund of funds
- Hedge fund
- Investment company
- ISA
- Non-retail market
- Retail market
- SICAF
- SICAV
- UCITS
- Further reading
- Savings and Investments SPP
- Interactive Databases
- Reports
- Related Global Wealth Service SPP Reports
- Interactive Databases
- Market Reports
- Strategic Insight Reports
- Wealth Management Competitor Tracker
- Ask the analyst
- Datamonitor consulting
- Disclaimer
- List of Tables
- Table 1: Total Savings & Investments segmented byretail v
institutional, DKKm, as at Dec 2005
- Table 2: Total Savings & Investments segmented byretail v
institutional, in percentages, as at Dec 2005
- Table 3: Retail Savings & Investments, segmentedby asset class,
DKKm, as at Dec 2005
- Table 4: Retail Savings & Investments, segmentedby asset class,
DKKm, 2001 - 2005
- Table 5: Retail Savings & Investments, segmentedby asset class, in
percentages, 2001 - 2005
- Table 6: Retail Savings & Investments, segmentedby asset class,
DKKm, 2006 - 2010
- Table 7: Retail Savings & Investments, segmentedby asset class, in
percentages, 2006 - 2010
- Table 8: Number of banks segmented by type, as at Dec2005
- Table 9: Top 5 banks by total assets, as at Dec 2005
- Table 10: Top 5 asset management companies by assetsunder management
(AuM), as at Dec 2005
- List of Figures
- Figure 1: Retail assets account for more than half ofdeposits and mutual
funds, but less than one-fifth of equity and bonds
- Figure 2: Deposits and mutual funds together accountfor roughly 80% of
retail savings
- Figure 3: Deposits account for the single highestproportion of household
assets, but the proportional value of mutualfunds has been increasing
- Figure 4: The decline in household assets in depositswill be offset by
increases in assets in mutual funds and equities
- Figure 5: Danish banks and savings banks account for86% of the market,
by number
- Figure 6: Danske Bank & BG Bank lead the bankingsector, with a
market share of 38%
- Figure 7: Danske Invest accounts for 24% of the mutualfunds (investment
associations) market
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