Asset management

The basics

Also known as fund management, wealth managementand investment management. They are normally divisions in banks, or else boutique dedicated firms. Individual funds compete to attract investors by investing and divesting money over diverse portfolios.

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See the CFA Society website for qualificationsprofessionals normally have to take while training: the IMC and CFA.

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