June 2008

FundForum Latin America 2008

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 June 2008 09:46

BRAND NEW

FundForum Latin America 2008

Main Conference: 3 – 4 September 2008
Product Innovation Masterclass: 2 September 2008
InterContinental, Sao Paulo, Brazil
http://www.icbi-events.com/fundseurope

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Speaker faculty of 60+ Asset Management and Investors makes this event the largest of its kind in Latin America.

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TECHNOLOGY FOR COMPLIANCE: Comply with me

Last Updated on Thursday, 12 June 2008 12:47

Compliance monitoring was easy enough when domestic equities dominated fund managers’ portfolios, but now it has to cope with unconstrained mandates and cross-asset funds that cover multiple jurisdictions. Nicholas Pratt examines how compliance technology is evolving ... Please login or register to see the full article

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INTERVIEW: in generali ...

Last Updated on Monday, 23 June 2008 09:31

Following Generali Investments’ huge internal restructure, CEO Gianluigi Costanzo (pictured) tells Angele Spiteri Paris how the unification programme will drive the company forward ... Please login or register to see the full article

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INTERVIEW: The debt recoverer

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 June 2008 16:13

Jean-Baptiste de Franssu (pictured, and interviewed before FundForum Barcelona) tells Angele Spiteri Paris that regaining lost assets is a priority after the sub-prime damage. But stunted open architecture, churning by funds of funds and a lack of DC take-up are major challenges ...
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INVESTMENT IN POLAND: Poles are in position

Last Updated on Monday, 09 June 2008 13:38

The recent correction in the Polish stock market puts the country at a new stage in its financial evolution, bringing it closer to open architecture and diversification into foreign products. Fiona Rintoul reports ... Please login or register to see the full article

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ASSET BACKED SECURITIES: Through the eye of the storm

Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 June 2008 13:34

Fear about owning asset-backed securities following the sub-prime crisis has created opportunities for buyers with stronger stomachs and a better understanding of the sector, finds Angele Spiteri Paris ... Please login or register to see the full article

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STRUCTURED PRODUCTS: How safe is your guarantee?

Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 June 2008 13:24

Capital guarantees are a common feature in structured products today. But with confidence in the banks that underwrite these guarantees at an all-time low, Nick Fitzpatrick asks if a default is on the horizon ...
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ITALIAN PENSIONS: Taking a punt

Last Updated on Thursday, 26 June 2008 14:50

The Italian pensions market is potentially one of the largest markets for fund managers in Europe. But it’s also one of the most difficult. Nick Fitzpatrick assesses the risks ... Please login or register to see the full article

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PERFORMANCE: Farming for profits

Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 June 2008 11:33

Considering Eclectica’s background as an opportunistic hedge fund manager, the agriculture business is a nice fit ... Niklas Tell comments Please login or register to see the full article

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ALPHA SOURCES: Trade Secrets

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 May 2010 07:24

Alpha investors seek returns that are uncorrelated to indices. Ironically, a new range of index products could imitate this cheaply. But will disclosure scupper them? Angele Spiteri Paris investigates Please login or register to see the full article

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