fixed income

Appetite for bond and equity funds surges on anticipation of rate cuts

In February 2024, European long-term funds experienced an influx of €19.4 billion, building upon January's acquisition of €24.9 billion, according to Morningstar's European Asset...

Debt crisis may cause 7% drop in UK DB pension scheme funding

Research from fiduciary manager Van Lanschot Kempen has highlighted potential risks facing UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, with scenarios ranging from a UK...

Global ETFs touched $12.25tn at the end of February, data shows

Assets in the global ETFs industry hit a new high of US$12.25 trillion by February's end, surpassing January's record of $11.73 trillion. According to insights...

UK funds suffer outflows across all asset classes

February saw outflows across the board for UK active funds, according to Morningstar data. The data provider’s UK Fund Flows report for February 2024 showed...

Volatility offers credit investment opportunities, research suggests

Institutional investors think active fixed income fund managers can add value to portfolios during the current market volatility, according to research. The research from London-based...

“Unique achievement” as two industry groups agree on UK post-trade bond transparency

Two industry groups that represent “often opposing” sides of the investment industry say they have reached an agreement on UK post-trade transparency for corporate...

Investment outlook has improved, say DB pension schemes

Many defined benefit (DB) pension schemes say the investment environment has improved and indicate they will invest more heavily in private credit in expectation...

80% foresee fewer investment options due to ESG requirements, study shows

A study on investment management professionals in various sectors, including Life Insurers, London Markets (re)insurers, and investment managers, has revealed mounting worries about greenwashing...

Ucits costs influenced by size, age, investment strategy and geography, study shows

The average product cost of active and passive equity Ucits available to retail investors fell to 1.04% and 0.27% respectively in 2022, according to...

Fixed income ETFs see “subdued” inflows in February

Inflows into fixed income ETFs decelerated in February, although the market remains supportive of the asset class in anticipation of rate cuts later this...

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