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Private capital funds to spend billions on tech & outsourcing

Private capital fund managers will spend several billion dollars so they can provide daily performance reporting and meet other transparency demands in the next five years, research suggests.

Real estate: Sustainability and stranded assets

Two property investment experts give insights into sustainable real estate and which real estate investment areas run the risk of becoming stranded assets.

Ease of access to China a priority for investors says Funds Europe survey

It is becoming easier for foreign investors to access the Chinese market, both through onshore and offshore channels, according to Funds Europe’s China Investor survey 2020 conducted in partnership with Standard Chartered.

ESG fund flows gain half of market share

Just over half of fund flows in Europe last year went into ESG products – with investors showing a strong preference for actively managed ESG funds.

iShares tops ETF bestseller list in January

BlackRock’s iShares, as usual, was the best-selling European ETF promoter in January with nearly half the overall €15.2 billion in net flows, Refinitiv data shows.

Digital Features & Sponsored Profiles

Making sense of the Growth vs Value dynamic

Steven_Atkins_and_Peter_Holt Stephen Atkins, CFA Portfolio Strategist & Analyst and Peter Holt, Data Analyst, Polen Capital (Partner of iM Global...

Sustainability vs ESG: Avoiding the green bubble

Louis_Larere Louis Larere, Portfolio Manager SRI, Zadig Asset Management (Partner with iM Global Partner since January 2020)

Identifying Quality Value in Global Markets

Brian_Krawez Brian Krawez, President of Scharf Investments (Partner of iM Global Partner since April 2019)

Gearing up against greenwashers: investors seek clarity on sustainability terminology

greenwashing The Schroders Institutional Investor Study has revealed that investors want a better understanding of sustainability terminology so as to avoid...

“Why not mutualise the dealing desk?” asks CEO of SGSS

Feb 25, 2021

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...

Executive interview: Into the front office

Feb 10, 2021

David Abitbol, chief executive of Societe Generale Securities Services, talks to Nick Fitzpatrick about digital transformation and inroads to fund managers’ front offices.

Roundtables & Panels

New York roundtable: Saying no to the ESG naysayers

Jan 08, 2021

In a nation where ESG is regarded sceptically, a pushback has taken place against attitudes and rules that hinder ESG’s progress. Our US panel discusses this and other topics, such as how US-Sino relations impact business.

Hong Kong roundtable: Anticipating the next black swan

Jan 07, 2021

Our panel of experts in Hong Kong look at how empowering staff through technology is the name of the game since Covid, the accelerating trend towards ESG investment and the major developments in regulation. Chaired by Romil Patel.