Nick Fitzpatrick

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SPECIALIST ADMIN TALKING HEADS: Patterns, changes and statistics

Experts talk about the recent industry developments that have made a lasting impression on them. ROBERT BRIMEYER, COO, HEAD OF FUND SERVICES, ALTER DOMUS Are domiciling patterns changing?...

FRENCH ROUNDTABLE: Frankly, we’re already international

French fund management is looking at ways to further internationalise its already large industry, including making the customer experience better. Pascal Blanqué (global CIO,  Amundi)Joseph Pinto...

SWISS ASSET MANAGEMENT ROUNDTABLE: Passport delayed

Our panel discusses the state of the Swiss asset management industry and why gaining a passport under the AIFMD could be a game-changer. Tim Blackwell...

IRISH FUND GOVERNANCE: The voice of the consumer

Independent fund directors are representatives of the public – but was the extra emphasis Ireland placed on them following the financial crisis just PR?...

FUND GOVERNANCE: Taking on trackers

If fund investors are worried closet indexers are overcharging them, do independent directors have a responsibility to take action? Nick Fitzpatrick considers whether they...

UK DISTRIBUTION ROUNDTABLE: Blurred lines

In 2012, the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) permanently overhauled financial advice in the UK. Our panel discussed the impact it has had on distributors,...

DEFINED CONTRIBUTIONS: Dealing with loss aversion

DC plan design has evolved to incentivise younger people to get into the savings habit and remain invested, even through difficult market conditions. Nick...

THE INDEXER: What a difference the index makes

Investing in China passively last year brought a range of returns and losses from MSCI indices. Nick Fitzpatrick looks the importance of exposure in...

FUND PROCESSING: The straightest way to launch day

A fund launch can be fragmented and potentially expensive, but processing specialists have sought to bring costs down and take market share from law...

ALFI PREVIEW: Luxembourg’s looking forward to spring

The Luxembourg funds industry association, Alfi, holds its spring conference on March 8-9. Funds Europe puts questions to some of those appearing, plus others...

MARKETS: Japan’s surprise rate cut

In January, Japan surprised the world with a rate cut; volatility saw more money seek safe havens; and one firm spoke of opportunities in...

CHINA ASSET MANAGEMENT ROUNDTABLE: The evolution goes on

After a turbulent year for the Chinese stock market, Funds Europe’s panel of experts in Beijing discusses the economy, domestic retail funds, the high-net-worth...

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