November 2009

BACK OFFICE VIEW: business as usual

Last Updated on Monday, 14 December 2009 11:20

Data management allows investment managers to better understand their clients, see the inflows and outflows of their investments, and understand the impact of the decisions they make ... Joe Sluys comments. Please login or register to see the full article

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MANAGED ACCOUNTS: a complex safety net

Last Updated on Monday, 14 December 2009 11:22

Hedge fund investors could obtain greater peace of mind through managed accounts. But there are significant infrastructure requirements for investors, funds and administrators, says Hans Hufschmid, CEO of GlobeOp
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INDEPENDENT PRICING: get it at the right pricing

Last Updated on Monday, 07 December 2009 12:07

Investors and managers are looking to bolster independent asset pricing, but, discovers Nicholas Pratt, valuation tools have to be able to address the problem of managing complex pricing data from multiple sources... Please login or register to see the full article

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DATA MANAGEMENT: a control issue

Last Updated on Monday, 07 December 2009 12:04

Fund managers are said to be creating their own data hubs away from external administrators in order to keep important data at their fingertips. Nick Fitzpatrick finds the rationale for this could extend to fear of litigation... Please login or register to see the full article

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LEGAL EASE: on the farm

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 December 2011 09:15

Agricultural property in the UK can provide a secure long-term investment. It has a track record of stability, now combined with the increasing importance of food security Please login or register to see the full article

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SMALL CAPS: the fastest growing companies in the world

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 May 2010 07:49

Smaller emerging market companies will benefit from government stimulus packages and infrastructure spend. They are an exciting area for institutional investors, says Alastair Reynolds, of SWIP...
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LUXEMBOURG: Lux to flex its leadership muscles

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 13:19

Luxembourg must continue to change and adapt if it is to secure favoured brand status, especially in a world of commoditising funds, says Bob Kneip, of KNEIP Please login or register to see the full article

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EMERGING MARKET DEBT: market forces

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 13:16

Emerging market equities may still be popular, but the improving debt profile of many countries is boosting the case for emerging market bonds too. Angele Spiteri Paris talks to fund managers focusing on the sector... Please login or register to see the full article

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COMPANY PROFILE: 'what a good crisis'

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 12:40

Senior executives at Martin Currie expect 2009 to be a profitable year for the firm. Fiona Rintoul finds the Scottish fund manager cut bonuses to help control costs... Please login or register to see the full article

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UCITS IV: 'mega-funds' to transform Ucits

Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 12:36

The Uctis IV regulations will lead fund managers and service providers to create ‘mega’ structures as products consolidate, says Michael Ferguson, of Ernst & Young. Please login or register to see the full article

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