Fund launches

Kempen raises insurer money for sustainable farmland fund

Oct 07, 2021

Kempen SDG Farmland Fund Two insurance companies in Holland have invested in a Kempen Capital Management sustainable farmland fund.

LGIM targets ESG property fund at DC schemes

Oct 05, 2021

LGIM sustainable property fund Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has launched a sustainable property fund in response to “growing demand from DC schemes to align with members’ ESG values”.

Northern Trust AM launches EM climate ETFs

Sep 27, 2021

Northern Trust ESG ETFs Northern Trust Asset Management has launched two emerging market ETFs focused on climate and carbon-footprint reduction.

Robeco fund to tap into next wave of internet adoption

Sep 14, 2021

internet_investing Robeco has launched a fund that is said to anticipate the trend of the next wave of internet users, with the global majority being located in emerging markets.

Fidelity climate fund aims to tackle global warming

Sep 06, 2021

climate_change Fidelity International has launched a sustainable climate solutions fund with decarbonisation at the core of its investment strategy.

Janus Henderson fund targets sustainable technologies

Sep 06, 2021

techn_investment Janus Henderson has launched a fund that will invest in sustainable technology-related companies.

Upcoming 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

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.

Underpinning the ESG transition: the role of outsourced investment compliance

ESG, transition, outsourced, investment compliance, regulation, institutional investors, requirement, SFDR, compliance, portfolio, Nevan Redmond, BNP Paribas As ESG regulations ramp up and institutional investors...

Ireland – the new kid on the block comes of age

Furio Pietribiasi, CEO of Mediolanum International Funds Limited, explores Ireland's transformation from a financial services newcomer to a global powerhouse, attributing its success to strong...

Industry Comment

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...

Mastering transition management: Simplifying complex processes for portfolio managers

Mastering Transition Management, simplifying Complex Processes, Portfolio Managers, adjustments, investment portfolios, asset, ESG, risk, control, costs, performance, transparency When adjustments are inevitably made to investment portfolios – such as changes to the manager line-up, the strategic asset allocation, or for incorporating ESG criteria - portfolio managers face a daunting task: How do they manage risk...

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.

Survey

Reshaping investment: Tokenisation, ETFs & Sustainability

Funds Europe, in partnership with CACEIS, is conducting a survey looking at how the asset management industry is thinking about tokenisation, digital assets, ETFs and sustainability. Please let us know your views.

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Fixed Income

Webinar: Fallen Angels discussed

In this webinar, experts from Lombard Odier will explore the attractive risk-adjusted return potential from fallen angel investing, throughout market cycles.

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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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