Laraib Shahid

Profile

Laraib Shahid

Journalist

Laraib joined Funds Europe in August 2022 as a financial journalist. Laraib recently completed her postgraduate degree in International Journalism. Alongside her academic career, Laraib worked at various news outlets attaining experience in news writing, digital, video and photojournalism.

Articles by Laraib Shahid

Upcoming webinar

Funds Europe and Jersey Finance webinar – Women in Alternative Investments

During this webinar, our panel will share insights relating to their careers and experiences, explore the trends they are seeing within the alternative investment industry and have thought-provoking discussions on the hot topics around the gender component of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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Opinion

The ETF market goes global

From robust growth in Asia and Europe to an investor pivot toward emerging market funds, Global X ETFs CEO Luis Berruga sees a bright future for the global ETF market.

The unsustainable capitalist con

The greatest trick capitalism ever pulled was conflating want and need.

Underpinning the ESG transition: the role of outsourced investment compliance

ESG, transition, outsourced, investment compliance, regulation, institutional investors, requirement, SFDR, compliance, portfolio, Nevan Redmond, BNP Paribas As ESG regulations ramp up and institutional investors...

Ireland – the new kid on the block comes of age

Furio Pietribiasi, CEO of Mediolanum International Funds Limited, explores Ireland's transformation from a financial services newcomer to a global powerhouse, attributing its success to strong...

Industry Comment

The world is waking up to India’s growth

world, India, growth, Indian, economy, UTI, Praveen Jagwani, country, success As the Indian economy goes from strength to strength, UTI international chief executive Praveen Jagwani highlights the myriad factors behind the country's recent success.

Digital transformation: Client experience enters a new era

digital transformation, client experience, new era, user autonomy, digital transformation, long-term value, precedence, guides, Matthieu Brunhammer, Societe Generale Securities Services, SocGen Long holding centre stage due to work conducted to increase user autonomy, the digital transformation is now entering a maturity phase, where, far from the “wow” factors of the early days, now the search for...

Mastering transition management: Simplifying complex processes for portfolio managers

Mastering Transition Management, simplifying Complex Processes, Portfolio Managers, adjustments, investment portfolios, asset, ESG, risk, control, costs, performance, transparency When adjustments are inevitably made to investment portfolios – such as changes to the manager line-up, the strategic asset allocation, or for incorporating ESG criteria - portfolio managers face a daunting task: How do they manage risk...

Private equity’s Irish evolution

Private equity, Irish, evolution, SocGen, Ian Duffy, Michael Clifford, Investment, Partnerships, opportunities, equity managers

Societe Generale Securities Services' Ian Duffy and Michael Clifford explain how Irish Investment Limited Partnerships herald new opportunities for private equity managers.

Fund launches

M&G Wealth adds full PruFund range to platform

DWS enters digital asset ETFs partnership

Aviva Investors launches UK’s largest LTAF

European sustainable fund launches hit record low

Amundi launches suite of net zero funds

Executive Interviews

Eltifs "will triple in number" in the next few years

BlackRock executive West Lockhart talks to Funds Europe's Laraib Shahid about the lessons of recent years and future opportunities for Eltifs in the private market.

Interview: Funds rethink private markets administration

The rise of private markets investment is leading to a rethink over asset management middle and back-office operating models, Dan Sharp of Sionic tells Nick Fitzpatrick.

Roundtables & Panels

ESG “not always” getting to where it’s needed

Our specialist ESG panel starts by discussing how key carbon-related companies, sectors and countries could be missed by climate-related finance, hindering the transition.

Ireland Roundtable: “Meeting client needs is paramount”

Experts discuss private markets exposure to retail investors, fund costs, the impact of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and technology opportunities.

Fixed Income

Webinar: Fallen Angels discussed

In this webinar, experts from Lombard Odier will explore the attractive risk-adjusted return potential from fallen angel investing, throughout market cycles.

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Sustainable Investing

Datia - Client Interview [Atlant Fonder]

How to handle the increasing workload of sustainable finance

The lean team at Atlant Fonder creates PAI statements for all of their "Article 8" funds. Standardized sustainability reports are highly appreciated by their clients.

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