Technology innovation comes in cycles. Every ten or 15 years a new wave of solutions appears and shakes up the status quo.
Technology innovation comes in cycles. Every ten or 15 years a new wave of solutions appears and shakes up the status quo.
As investment managers face up to continuing operational costs, Nicholas Pratt looks at the reasons for outsourcing IT operations and the risks involved.
There are those who say many of us still lack enough exposure to emerging markets. As problems in the developed world persist, Nick Fitzpatrick asks fund managers why he should invest in their particular assets.
Despite the first listing of a company on the Hong Kong stock exchange, Russia continues to bear the brunt of the financial crisis as international investors reveal their cautious side. Fiona Rintoul reports
A new joint venture between a Qatari investment bank and a Dubai-based asset manager is promising to bring variety to the shariah investment market. Funds Global talks to chief executive Haissam Arabi about the plans for the new venture.
Luxembourg is attracting more alternative investors from un-regulated fund centres. This is exactly what it wants, but the Grand Duchy will not let just anybody in, finds Angele Spiteri Paris.
Funds Global talks to James Sutherland, CEO of Qatarlyst, about the growth of the insurance business in Qatar and what it means for the asset management industry.
BNY Mellon Asset Servicing is dedicated to supporting growth in the global ETF business and being a first mover means it is due to be a leader in this space.
In the aftermath of the financial crisis, hedge funds must invest more resources in employing compliance staff, meeting tax rules and building investor confidence through internal control reports.
Lending agents have made efforts to revive interest in the securities lending industry. Nicholas Pratt looks at how their role is changing.
