For the investment management industry, three forces are likely to have an impact as the year unfolds—regulatory developments, technology advancements and shifts in customer preferences, according to Deloitte’s Investment Management Outlook 2017. Certain SEC initiatives are expected to endure because they seek to enhance transparency, incentive alignment and risk control. Technology advances, including blockchain and artificial intelligence, show particular promise. And when targeting millennials, investment managers may need to revisit product lines and offer socially conscious impact investments.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 24, 2017 12:22 UTC