The best kind of research is the kind that confirms what you already believe. Thus, I was delighted to stumble across some new research from Kathleen D Vohs, professor of
In the march towards financial stability, attention is turning towards the funds industry. Asset management denies it poses a systemic risk. But Fiona Rintoul finds this view may be too shallow.
In theory, absolute return bond funds should make money in all market scenarios. But when they are tested, such as during the 2013 taper tantrum, not all succeed. George Mitton reports.
Scrapping rebates could hurt less well-known fund houses and stifle consumer choice, Xavier Guillon, the head of Oyster Funds from Switzerland's Syz Asset Management, tells Nick Fitzpatrick.
Breaking up conglomerates is challenging, but investment banks often pitch the concept that value in individual businesses will be set free. Stefanie Eschenbacher explores the investment case for conglomerates.
How expensive will the AIFMD be for hedge funds and their administrators? Stefanie Eschenbacher seeks numbers and asks if costs will be passed down the chain.
From multi-asset strategies to funds of funds, there has always been demand for products that can spread risk across portfolios. George Mitton talks first to a top-down, multi-asset investor, and then to a fund of hedge funds provider who prefers a bottom-up approach.
In many cases investment banks have brought their custody and capital markets businesses closer together. But is this a good mix? Nick Fitzpatrick talks to a number of custody heads about the implications.
