“In this environment where globalization

has been challenged, investors have

responded by making their portfolios

more not less international.”

Michael Metcalfe, Head of Global Macro Strategy,

State Street Global Markets

78% of asset managers say they’re

optimistic about hitting their growth

targets over the next five years

despite the changing landscape.

State Street 2017 Growth Readiness Study

“Future regulatory issues

will require continued

international cooperation

and coordination.” Sven Kasper, Head of Regulatory,

Industry and Government Affairs EMEA,

State Street

“There are four distinct types of barriers

clients face when entering new

markets: regulation, competition, cost

and culture.”

Antoine Shagoury, Global Chief Information Officer,

State Street

“Future-proofing growth

requires agility, nimbleness and

willingness to adapt.” Simone Vroegop, Head of Consultant Relations

EMEA, State Street