"Faut-il laisser filer les Anglais?" asked the French newspaper Libération recently.
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"Faut-il laisser filer les Anglais?" asked the French newspaper Libération recently.
Fund professionals should embrace an ethical approach to their work. They can’t just rely on regulators wielding big sticks, says Fiona Rintoul.
The growth of cyber crime increasingly imperils the financial services sector, risking assets and reputations. Banks are investing millions in security systems, but are funds keeping up? Kit Klarenberg investigates.
The ‘VIX trade’ could become relevant again if volatility continues to rise, and a particular Lyxor ETF would benefit. Nick Fitzpatrick looks at the ‘fear’ index and its investable offshoot, Enhanced Roll.
Italy is now a hot market for asset managers. David Stevenson looks at how distribution works there and what type of investments Italians favour.
Erik Rubingh, head of systematic strategies at BMO Global Asset Management, discusses the benefits of style-based investing and its potential application for absolute returns.
Geographical fund mandates have fallen out of favour, to be replaced by sector-specific approaches. However, Kit Klarenberg finds this development is not without risk.
With new players entering the exchange-traded funds market, David Stevenson asks providers which strategies they are employing in a volatile market.
