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Poll: China is on the up

A survey for this magazine found that desire for Chinese investment is rising, with equities favoured – and yes, MSCI inclusion does matter. George Mitton reports.

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Data: Overcoming the stigma of data outsourcing

Asset management firms have been slow to adopt data management outsourcing and cloud technology. Although outsourcing is very much in fashion, reservations remain and cyber security is key. Alex Rolandi reports.

Executive interview: The height of ambition

It seemed like a great idea at the time, but three years after the merger that created Standard Life Aberdeen, and as a global depression looms, what are the chief executive’s thoughts now? By Mark Latham.

Germany: A positive surprise from Germany

German investors, including retail, have been cognisant of long-termism and shown little sign of panic in their investment behaviour, finds Fiona Rintoul.

Market view: Clearstream open for business in Australia

Clearstream extended its investment fund services into Australia during 2019 with the acquisition of Sydney-based managed fund custodian Ausmaq Ltd.

Association Column: Casting the net wider

The pandemic sweeping the world is proving to be an excellent test for alternative data to prove its merits. The virus has led to a surge in demand for alternative data from investors, governments and central banks to interpret how it is impacting industries around the world.

Digital Features & Sponsored Profiles

Cycles in the time of Covid-19

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Regulation: The correct value judgements

Boxers The first round of ‘Assessment of Value’ reports in the UK fund management industry reveals wide variation in quality, finds Bob Currie.

Alternatives experts discuss future landscape

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Front-office outsourcing to spike post Covid-19

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Fund launches

Morgan Stanley rolls out multi-asset ESG fund

Axiom fund goes long/short on credit

Hedge fund launches plummet as corona crisis kicks in

Natixis IM launches its first ESG fund of funds

Carillon unveils ESG US small cap strategy

Executive Interviews

Executive interview: The height of ambition

Jun 18, 2020

It seemed like a great idea at the time, but three years after the merger that created Standard Life Aberdeen, and as a global depression looms, what are the chief executive’s thoughts now? By...

Executive interview: Focusing on the right kind of growth

Apr 16, 2020

Teresa Parker, Northern Trust’s European chief, talks to Mark Latham about the relentless drive of technology, the rise of alternatives, Brexit and the coronavirus.

Roundtables & Panels

South Africa asset management roundtable: Global rebound on ice

Apr 16, 2020

Experts discuss the investment implications of the coronavirus pandemic, a delayed rebound in global growth and dealing with South Africa’s energy issues head on. Chaired by Romil Patel in Cape Town.

Luxembourg jurisdiction roundtable: Cross-border questions

Mar 21, 2020

Our expert panel discusses the growth of private equity in Luxembourg, the impact of technology on the funds industry and the EU’s Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive.

Thought leadership

SFTR can be a challenge even for the most experienced compliance teams. Get ready for SFTR with our step-by-step guide, on-demand webinars and insightful articles.

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Top news last week

Irish funds see strong inflows in May

Ireland-domiciled funds saw the highest net inflows among European countries throughout the month of May, according to data from Refinitiv.

Natixis IM launches its first ESG fund of funds

Natixis Investment Managers has launched its first range of multi-asset ESG fund of funds.

Fidelity’s Irish and Lux new dads to get increased parental leave

Working fathers at Fidelity International could see an increase of as much as 26 weeks in their paid parental leave when newborns arrive following a revised policy to equalise gender treatment of parents.

Private equity investors fear ‘greenwashing’ accusations

An “overwhelming” majority of private equity investors plan to tighten their management and measurement of ESG performance in the next two years, research suggests.

Capital Group appoints ESG head

Capital Group has appointed Jessica Ground as global head of ESG, a newly created position.

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Survey

China: Investors Sentiment Survey

China presents exciting investment opportunities for international investors. We would like to hear your views on how investors are building their investment exposure to China and the factors that are shaping their investment choices. Please take this 15 minute survey to let us know what you think!

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