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Coronavirus news & features

What we’ve read about the coronavirus impact on markets: ‘long-term view’

long-term viewThroughout the ongoing volatility sparked by the coronavirus crisis, Funds Europe presents some of the best market commentary from fund professionals. Today Mark Walker, managing partner at Tollymore Investment Partners explains that the long-term approach is key.

What we’ve read about the coronavirus impact on markets: ‘Too late to sell’

Buy_and_saleThroughout the coronavirus crisis, Funds Europe presents some of the best market commentary from fund professionals. Today, Pascal Blanqué, group CIO, Vincent Mortier, deputy group CIO, and Monica Defend, global head of research at Amundi say it’s too late to sell, and too soon to buy.

FundForum postponed as coronavirus takes toll on investment events

Calendar_eventThe escalating situation of coronavirus – which has led to numerous governments putting large swathes of their populations on lockdown – is leading to a large number of industry events being postponed.

Mixed reactions to ECB “emergency pandemic” stimulus

ECB_stimulusThe European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled plans to launch a €750 billion “emergency pandemic” stimulus programme for the bond market – and received mixed reactions from asset managers.

Coronavirus, oil shock, recession – investor sentiment “collapses”

investor sentiment collapsesInvestor sentiment has “collapsed” on the back of the coronavirus outbreak, oil shock, recession fears, and surging debt default risk, according to a report by the Bank of America.

What we’ve read about the coronavirus impact on markets: ‘Helicopter money’

helicopter moneyThroughout the coronavirus crisis, Funds Europe presents some of the best market commentary from fund professionals. Today, Steve Donzé, senior macro strategist and investment manager at Pictet Asset Management, talks about radical Fed measures including the possibility of ‘helicopter money’.

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Most read features in February

Specialist fund administration: The brain gain for private equity fund admin

Specialist fund administrators have been taking staff from larger rivals as they professionalise their services for private capital funds. Nick Fitzpatrick reports.

Talking heads: Ireland seeks premier league membership for private assets

Reforms should bolster Ireland’s private markets business, but increased regulatory scrutiny also needs to be dealt with. As Nicholas Pratt writes, 2021 promises to be a pivotal year.

Executive interview: Into the front office

David Abitbol, chief executive of Societe Generale Securities Services, talks to Nick Fitzpatrick about digital transformation and inroads to fund managers’ front offices.

Global real estate: Beds, sheds and meds

Industry experts offer their views on the real estate market’s resilience, discuss its main challenges and identify which subsectors are gaining momentum.

EU-China deal: Landmark EU-China investment deal may face human rights hurdle

Hailed for its ambitious plans to provide unprecedented access to the Chinese market, the EU’s high-profile Agreement has failed to satisfy China’s staunchest critics. Tanya Ashreena looks at how far it pushes the boundaries.

Digital Features & Sponsored Profiles

Combining ESG with quants to help investors plan for real-world goals

Christopher HuemmerNorthern Trust’s ETF business, FlexShares, has combined its historic expertise in sustainable investing and quantitative strategies, with two new funds...

Clearer decision-making through purpose-built technology

Portfolio_managementCourtney Thomas and Maximilien Dambax, of specialist fund administrator Alter Domus, give insight into how client-facing technology is driving the...

Transforming the Transfer Agency Model

Nick_WrighKeeping up with changes in the asset management world has become a full-time pursuit. Between persistent fee pressure and increased competition for assets, fund firms are...

China: Access all areas

Simon_KellawayFunds Europe talks to Standard Chartered’s Simon Kellaway about the main findings from its survey into China’s funds market.

Hosted or standalone platform? You choose

Investment managersInvestment managers (IMs) seeking new European markets can launch a fund on either a hosted platform or as a standalone structure. Davy Global Fund...

Brexit and Covid: Waiting for the dust to settle

David_RochfordSpeaking from his home in Dublin, where the country has been in lockdown since the end of December, MUFG Investor Services’ David Rochford talks...

The hunt for value in corporate bonds

Daniel_Dolan-Roger_McEniryDaniel D. Dolan, Jr., Managing Member & Roger S. McEniry, Managing Member, Dolan McEniry Capital Management (Partner of iM...

Making sense of the Growth vs Value dynamic

Steven_Atkins_and_Peter_HoltStephen Atkins, CFA Portfolio Strategist & Analyst and Peter Holt, Data Analyst, Polen Capital (Partner of iM Global...

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Fund launches

Italy’s inaugural green bond hailed as “milestone” for market

Northern Trust enters European ETF market

BNPP AM launches social inclusion growth fund

LGIM launches green bond ETF

WisdomTree unveils Covid recovery ETF

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Executive Interviews

“Why not mutualise the dealing desk?” asks CEO of SGSS

Feb 25, 2021

David Abitbol, chief executive of Societe Generale Securities Services, says there’s still plenty that asset servicers can do for fund manager clients to improve their costs base - and like some...

Executive interview: Into the front office

Feb 10, 2021

David Abitbol, chief executive of Societe Generale Securities Services, talks to Nick Fitzpatrick about digital transformation and inroads to fund managers’ front offices.

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Roundtables & Panels

New York roundtable: Saying no to the ESG naysayers

Jan 08, 2021

In a nation where ESG is regarded sceptically, a pushback has taken place against attitudes and rules that hinder ESG’s progress. Our US panel discusses this and other topics, such as how US-Sino relations impact business.

Hong Kong roundtable: Anticipating the next black swan

Jan 07, 2021

Our panel of experts in Hong Kong look at how empowering staff through technology is the name of the game since Covid, the accelerating trend towards ESG investment and the major developments in regulation. Chaired by Romil Patel.

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Latest ETF Roundtable

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Seeking harmony in Europe

Our expert panel discusses sustainability challenges in the ETF industry, and looks at the case for harmonisation, as well as issues with the CSDR regime, thematics, and more.

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Latest Video

Specialist fund admins are growing rapidly, inline with the appetite for private capital investments, and this growth has seen them recruiting fund experts from the larger, traditional custodians along the way. Nick Fitzpatrick, editor of Funds Europe, and Keith Hale, executive chairman of TrustQuay, discuss why.

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Investor Survey Report

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Top read news last week

Amundi launches technology business

Europe’s largest asset manager has unveiled a new business line designed to sell technology services to other asset managers and to compete with BlackRock.

Why bitcoin is almost certainly a bubble and possibly manipulated

Alex Pickard of Research Affiliates warns that alleged market manipulation that could be linked to recent climbs in bitcoin’s value could be disastrous if proven true.

Northern Trust enters European ETF market

Northern Trust Asset Management’s US ETF brand Flexshares has entered the European market and launched two funds.

Specialist fund administration: The brain gain

Specialist fund administrators are growing rapidly, in-line with the appetite for private capital investments. This growth has seen them recruiting fund experts from the larger, traditional custodian-backed fund administrators along the way.

Asset owners given new data to scrutinise ESG managers

Campaign group ShareAction has published a report said to give asset owners new data to scrutinise the responsible investment practices of fund managers. 
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