London-based Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has launched two sustainable investment funds aimed at investors seeking to diversify across asset classes whilst incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations.
London-based Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has launched two sustainable investment funds aimed at investors seeking to diversify across asset classes whilst incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations.
Investments in ‘alternative real estate assets’ – such as care homes and hotels – has grown to a record 42% share of the overall UK commercial property investment market.
Jersey’s ability to innovate, its potential role as a post-Brexit bridge between the UK and the EU, and a significant increase in alternative assets were among the topics discussed by our panel. Chaired by Romil Patel in St Helier.
Experts in Jersey’s funds industry discuss managing expectations with respect to alternatives, the demand for sustainable investments and the importance of pricing in domiciliation decisions.
Alternative assets are set to rise but fragmentation is still a problem for the AIFMD, which is soon due for its second iteration. Managers need to rely on service providers more than ever, says Anja Grenner of Intertrust.
US fund manager PineBridge Investments has appointed Mick Sweeney to the newly-created role of chief executive officer in Ireland.
European institutions and consultants are turning their attention to hedge funds – an industry that has seen redemptions lately, but also higher performance.
Global hedge fund managers are responding to investors’ increasing interest in responsible investment, according to a trade body for the sector.
Asset manager Janus Henderson has poached Alex Barr from Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) to join its UK multi-asset and alternatives team.
Karine Hirn, a founding partner of Swedish asset manager East Capital, has become the firm’s first chief sustainability officer.
