Analysis shows the extent to which ETFs can miss the returns that investors would expect - particularly in emerging markets and credit products, finds Jesper Kirstein of Copenhagen-based consultancy, Kirstein.
Analysis shows the extent to which ETFs can miss the returns that investors would expect - particularly in emerging markets and credit products, finds Jesper Kirstein of Copenhagen-based consultancy, Kirstein.
If most DC pension money ends up in default funds, will it be invested along ESG lines too? Brendan Maton speaks to leading pension practitioners, who also discuss emerging markets investments and uses for technology.
Emerging market equity funds sold in the UK, particularly those with exposure to Latin America, were the worst performing funds in August.
Emerging markets hedge funds have posted industry-leading mid-year results amidst ongoing market volatility.
Pictet Asset Management has added to its total return fund range by launching an emerging market fixed income strategy.
The fallout between Washington and Beijing continues to deepen after the US Treasury “determined that China is a currency manipulator”, marking a new chapter in trade tensions between the two sides.
Investors placed US$3.3 billion (€2.9 billion) into funds of Ashmore Group, a specialist emerging markets asset manager based in London, in the second quarter of the year.
Sovereign investors are increasingly looking to China, with nearly three times as many planning to raise exposure in emerging markets rather than Europe.
Europe’s largest fund conference, FundForum International is underway in Copenhagen. The agenda features panel discussions on some of the industry’s hot topics, such as ESG, digital and technology.
Investec Asset Management has added to its emerging markets corporate debt team with the appointments of Esther Chan and Alan Siow (pictured). Both hires are to newly-created roles.
