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 of his peers, the CEO is looking at dealing desks.
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 of his peers, the CEO is looking at dealing desks.
Swedish pension fund Första AP-fonden (AP1) managed to cut its carbon footprint across its equity portfolio by 46% through the course of last year, it has reported.
Axa Investment Managers has reached its highest level of assets under management (AUM), the firm said, hitting €858 billion – or US$ 1 trillion for the first time.
The majority of emerging market countries are improving on ESG criteria – but analysts still face issues to do with data standardisation which makes it harder to get a clearer look-through.
The renewable energy infrastructure sector – although still in its early stages – has gained momentum, in part thanks to the EU’s objective of achieving 30% renewable energy in overall consumption by 2030.
The passing of the amended Irish Limited Partnership Act in December could see Ireland promoted to the “premier league” of domiciles for private assets.
