As protesters continue to take to the streets in many countries across the globe, one risk that is not being priced in is inequality, according to Gustavo Medeiros, a fixed income portfolio manager at emerging markets specialist Ashmore Group.
Swiss-based GAM is to consolidate its external front and middle office systems on to one platform leveraging SimCorp Dimension – one of the main risk and trading systems used in the funds industry.
Funds Europe speaks to RBC Investor and Treasury Services’ Pat Sanderson, Head of Global Client Coverage for the UK, and Roger Exall, Head, European FX Sales and TMS Business Development, about the importance of FX hedging and how the market for FX hedging solutions is evolving.
Elizabeth Pfeuti finds certain investment factors could be boosted if ESG criteria were added to them – but that limiting stock selection by mixing ESG in with smart beta could heighten risks.
Emerging markets have underlying strengths and each country is developing in ways that investors are possibly unaware of. Our panel of specialists discusses risks and capital allocation, from Latin America to Asia.
The accounting deficit of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has fallen for the UK’s 350 largest listed companies as the country prepares to go to the polls on December 12.
Investors sold short-term euro bonds and flocked to equities and other risky assets throughout October, as long-term funds saw inflows of €37.1 billion, according to Morningstar data.
French asset managers could finally topple banks and insurers to crack the domestic retail investment market. Multi-asset, thematic funds and derivatives are the main tools for the job, finds Nick Fitzpatrick.
Over half of professional investors expect their risk appetite to grow over the next year, whilst views on the outlook for the global economy remain mixed.
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has appointed Margaret Ammon as chief risk officer.
