Out of Beta, Smartkarma Aims to Address Research Challenges for the Buy Side

Smartkarma allows for research distribution unbundled from trading commissions.

jon-foster-smartkarma
Jon Foster, Smartkarma

Asset managers are currently forced to sift through vast amounts of research notes, commentary, and analysis to find the best information. Smartkarma—a service that provides access to customized independent research—aims to change that.

"The industry has been distorted by a marketplace that is inefficient. My view is that we need to completely rethink how the business works," says Smartkarma co-founder Jon Foster.

The service launched on April 12 after being in closed beta since January last

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@waterstechnology.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.waterstechnology.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@waterstechnology.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Waterstechnology? View our subscription options

FCA declines to directly regulate market data prices

A year-long investigation by the UK regulator to determine whether competition is hindered in the wholesale data markets has concluded with its decision not to directly regulate much-maligned data pricing and licensing structures.

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a WatersTechnology account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here