July-August 2021

Editorial: New horizons

Nick Fitzpatrick -

Two strong product distribution trends in the coming years will involve the development of digital-asset funds, and the development of funds that enable retail...

Opinion: Building back a smarter asset management business

Funds Europe -

As a journalist, I love a coincidence that brings circularity to a narrative, so as I take this column’s baton from Fiona Rintoul, I...

AIFMD: Keep quiet and carry on

Funds Europe -

The funds industry has remained tight-lipped on the EU’s regulatory review of alternative investment funds for fear of unnecessary change, reports Fiona Nicolson. however,...

Private equity: It’s yours for £3

Nick Fitzpatrick -

Attracted by yield and diversification, retail investors may soon have more access to private assets, says Nick Fitzpatrick. In separate ventures, the major fund platform Allfunds...

Executive interview: The ‘veteran’ CEO who wants to demystify jargon

kevin -

Patrick Thomson, JP Morgan Asset Management’s regional chief executive, tells Alex Rolandi about his military service, industry consolidation and the importance of ESG. Integrity is the...

Distribution & technology: Solving the digital puzzle

Nick Fitzpatrick -

Asset managers have the appetite for the transformative potential of digital but they may question the technical ability of both themselves and incumbent service...

Insurance asset management: “Bonds will always be in demand”

Funds Europe -

Insurance companies are major investors in bonds – both by design and desire. Fiona Nicolson asks how insurers can find growth at a time...

Distribution and governance: “Only one risk is under our control”

Funds Europe -

A non-executive director joined a recent Funds Europe webinar to discuss a product governance report produced in partnership with Caceis. Where do asset managers’...

Webinar: The bedrock of Jersey’s economy

Funds Europe -

A recent Funds Europe webinar in association with Jersey Finance discussed Jersey’s strength as a politically stable fund regime. Stability has become a key selection criterion...

ESG: G7 summit left investors underwhelmed

Funds Europe -

Climate change was high on the agenda at the G7 summit, but investors were disappointed at the outcome, reports Melanie Boulton. In June, world leaders from...

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