Profit margins in the asset-management industry were 39% in 2014, compared with 8% in consumer goods and 20% in pharmaceuticals.

In an article on consumers revolting against the banking industry, the Economist referenced Global Asset Management 2015: Sparking Growth with Go-to-Market Excellence. According to this report, profit margins in the asset management industry were 39% in 2014, compared with 8% in consumer goods and 20% in pharmaceuticals.

The Economist