The unbundling of pricing models for research is fundamentally changing the industry. That’s why Smartkarma has created a Research Network that allows asset managers and investors access Independent Research from 450+ Research Providers through one subscription.
What is a Research Network?
Investment research is changing. As regulations like MiFID II sweep the industry, asset managers and investors need an easier, more streamlined way of finding and acquiring relevant research. They need an investment Research Network.
The value of
a Research Network
Independent & Unbiased
By giving a platform to independent, expert Research Providers, a Research Network ensures unbiased analysis that is not limited by area of expertise, geography, or conflicts of interest with specific companies.
Scalable
A Research Network’s power is the people in it – Insight Providers and Buy-side. The more people become part of it, the richer it becomes, with more diverse Insights and more opportunities for collaboration.
Cost-effective
Access to an entire body of research, a community of Insight Providers, and a data analytics platform through one easy-to-manage subscription, offering complete transparency in a post-MiFID II world.
Compliant
A Research Network ensures compliance and reduces regulatory risk by assessing the value of Insight Providers in real time, rewarding Providers who add value by meeting Clients’ needs and deliver relevant Insights.
Premium Services
The Next Level of Insight - Calls, Meetings, Financial Models, Corporate Access & Bespoke Projects
Learn MoreBuy-Side Clients
Portfolio managers and analysts currently subscribed to Smartkarma now have the ability to interact deeper with Insight Providers above and beyond their written insight.
Insight Providers
Smartkarma Insight Providers can enable Premium Services to monetise their research services and increase the breadth of service provided to buy-side clients.
John-Paul Smith 1:16
Founder of Ecstrat, John-Paul Smith, explains his experiences since joining as an Insight Provider & how Smartkarma is the perfect interface to providing value to the buy-side community.
Pelham Smithers 0:50
Founder of Pelham Smithers & Associates, Pelham Smithers, discusses some of the challenges facing independent researchers today and how Smartkarma improves client interaction.
Mark Artherton 1:11
Previously CEO of LR Investment Services & now Head of Content Strategy UK at Smartkarma, Mark Artherton, discusses the differences between traditional sell-side research and Smartkarma.
Insight Provider Payments
Subscription revenues are distributed monthly based on your Quantified Value Add. Detailed metrics help you improve the quality of your work.
Frequently Asked Questions
This complete list of FAQs cover topics such as how to become an Insight Provider, how we select Insight Providers, the type of content on Smartkarma and more.
The Rising Tide Blog
Covering industry regulation, news, trends, predictions and numerous thought leadership pieces from Smartkarma's community of Insight Providers.