By Patrick GIll
ASSET MANAGERS in Russia are not yet widely used by institutional investors such as pension funds and insurance firms. However, sales of mutual funds through retail networks and a solid base of high net-worth individuals mean that the industry is growing fast.
Although Russians are traditionally sceptical about savings and investment schemes, fund managers say retail investors are becoming increasingly sophisticated as they look to beat bank interest rates and hedge against inflation.
Legislative changes are expected gradually to attract institutional money, and inflows from pension reform might also help sustain the sector.
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