Insights

Expect quotas in the next decade of ESG

Quotas are likely to be introduced within the next 10 years of ESG investing as the space continues to evolve, according to panellists on a recent webinar held by Funds Europe and Backstop Solutions Group.

Latest 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

Investment adages to make sense of today's (and tomorrow's) perplexing equity markets

Investment, equity markets, Frédéric Leroux, asset, Carmignac Frédéric Leroux, a member of the strategic investment committee and head of cross asset at Carmignac, explores the paradoxical rally in stock markets...

When private equity “retailisation” gets a boost from ELTIF 2.0, will you be ready?

private equity, retailisation, ELTIF, 2024, update, regulation, PE, funds, retail investors, James Abram, Temenos Multifonds, opportunities, managers In early 2024, updated regulation will help open up PE funds to...

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.

Industry Comment

Preparing and engaging: The key to supporting investors

Preparing, engaging, key, investors, FlexShares, Darek Wojnar, market volatility FlexShares’ Darek Wojnar explains how to support investors through periods of market volatility.

The power of marginal gains

Chris Davies, head of EMEA Implementation Services at Russell Investments, explains the concept and its role in efficient portfolio construction, the challenges it presents for asset owners and how Russell Investments has successfully navigated these.

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...

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.

Intelligent Oversight Automation

Back-office operations in fund administration take a technological leap forward

From intelligent automation to predictive data analytics, technology is helping firms increase efficiency, reduce operational risk, control costs, and achieve scalability, while adapting to new workplace dynamics.

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Fixed income

Why is an active approach crucial to investing in fallen angel bonds?

Understanding why fallen angels bonds have fallen is key to unlocking their more favourable risk/return potential when compared to standard HY bonds.

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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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