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Unveiling the intricacies of collateralised loan obligations

Piyasi Mitra delves into the allure of collateralised loan obligations (CLO), spotlighting their diversification benefits and intricate structures. In 2021, specialist asset managers created over...

Bond ETFs: Mastering today’s market

Piyasi Mitra explores the dynamic world of bond ETFs, unveiling their appeal and strategic importance in a fluctuating economic climate. In 2023, investors relocated from...

Exploring global finance’s liquidity management future

Piyasi Mitra examines how industry experts interpret IOSCO and FSB's regulatory strategies for managing market fluctuations and liquidity mismatches. In July 2023, global regulatory bodies...

Cop28: All eyes on finance and climate action

From the usual suspects to lesser-discussed challenges and untapped opportunities, fund managers await Cop28 to unfold, writes Piyasi Mitra.  As the countdown to Cop28 commences,...

Spain’s AUM surge: €30bn growth amid 2023 market volatility

In the midst of 2023's market volatility, Spain's assets under management showcased a notable €30 billion surge, revealing a resilient investment climate and consistent...

Industry welcomes age of tokenisation

Respondents to our survey on tokenisation mostly think digital assets will have a transformative impact on investment funds, particularly for investment returns and liquidity. One...

Matching footprints

Market participants are largely aligned on the need for extensive geographical reach as the ETF market aims to triple its assets, Funds Europe research,...

Enter the Dragon’s Den

The Eltif has gained wider recognition as private assets become ‘democratised’. But the UK also harbours the private-equity-based investment trust. Nick Fitzpatrick looks at...

Social bonds to miss €200bn target

Issuance may be lower but the fortunes of social bonds are still high enough to potentially see a more rapid switch compared to green...

AIFMD 2 should quell politicisation of delegation rules

Reforms to the AIFMD are entering the final stages and include greater clarity on delegation and private credit – but inevitably more reporting will...

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