Understanding Equity Turnover Data: Initial Findings from IMA Research submitted to the Kay Review
This short paper on turnover levels and investor behaviour attempts to shine some light on the meaning of transaction data in the debate over corporate governance and short-termism.
Research and publications
IMA has a wide-ranging programme of research into issues relating to asset management. In addition to producing research internally, we commission external, independent research from consultants and academics. We also participate in a number of consortium research ventures, supporting work undertaken by organisations such as the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Pensions Policy Institute.
Latest research
Best Practice Guidance for Issuers when Raising Equity Capital
This Guidance, from the Institutional Investor Committee (of which IMA is a member) follows a report showing that fees paid for rights issues are not a good use of shareholders’ money.
Investment Returns from Tracker Funds and Guaranteed Equity Bonds
Research into the investment returns of tracker funds and NS&I Guaranteed Equity Bonds (GEBs) reveals that in 9 out of 10 cases, investors would have received higher returns from a tracker fund than from a GEB.
Surveys
Asset Management Survey
The authoritative annual survey into the main issues and key statistics for the UK asset management industry
Stewardship Survey
This is the first IMA survey covering institutional investors' adherence to the Financial Reporting Council's Stewardship Code.
Investor Survey
IMA researches into consumers’ attitudes and intentions regarding their savings and investments
Publications
IMA insight
IMA insight - The newsletter about the UK asset management industry for policy makers