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dramatically fallen over the last couple of years, with only 1 % replying“ yes” this year.
For the third year in a row, Operational( in) efficiency is the main challenge our respondents
Chart 6 are looking to address by outsourcing. This year an impressive 75 % of clients( up marginally from 73 % last year) included this as a reason for outsourcing.
Pursuing Growth while Controlling Costs has ranked second in all three years, while Concerns Rehiring Relevant Experience and Talent takes third place in 2025 and 2024 – however in 2023 it was Regulatory Change and Compliance Challenges which ranked third.
In fact, most of the categories listed in Chart 6 match the ranking from 2024, with only Concern About Rising Costs and Regulatory Change and Compliance Challenges switching places.
Geographically, 44 % of respondents are based in Europe( 23 % based in the UK), followed by 41 % based in the USA, with the remaining based in Asia, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East. When it comes to firm type, the majority of responses come from Asset Managers( 48 %) in line with 2024
and 2023, followed by Hedge Funds and Asset Owners.
Our 2025 Outsourced Trading Survey paints a clear picture of a maturing and increasingly vital segment of the financial services industry. As the industry braces for further changes, challenges and advancements, outsourced trading providers will need to remain responsive, transparent, and innovative.
The findings from this year’ s survey underscore the importance of adaptability and client-centric service in maintaining competitive advantage- and hint at even greater momentum for outsourced trading in the years ahead.
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