December-January 2015

INVESTEC GLOBAL ADVISOR STUDY: Exam in progress

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Research of advisors globally reveals how the industry feels about its changing landscape. There is much uncertainty, of course, but one thing is clear:...

INVESTEC GLOBAL ADVISOR FORUM: The income upgrade

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Investors are looking for alternative sources of income as traditional streams come under pressure. But obtaining returns is getting more risky. A longer life expectancy...

INVESTEC GLOBAL INSIGHTS: A powerful driver of returns

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Consistently high returns from 105-year-old stocks show there is an important, often neglected, factor at play for determining quality companies. Return on invested capital often...

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS: New milestones

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The European ETF industry is counting down to a new milestone, reaching $500 billion of assets under management, finds Nick Fitzpatrick. But where are...

INSIDE VIEW: Four elements for success

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Service providers can be strong partners in helping fund managers to become more efficient. Renaud Breyer and John Beavers of EY Luxembourg outline key elements in making...

INSIDE VIEW: Three challenges to data management

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Instead of being viewed as a cost centre, data management should be centralised, while data itself should be used to add value and make...

ANNEX IV REPORTING: How to deal with an early deadline

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Alternative managers face their first reporting deadline in early 2015. Nicholas Pratt looks at the state of preparedness and problem areas. There is something cruel...

EXCHANGES: Dark, lit or just dusky

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High profile lawsuits, a best-selling expose and unwelcome regulation have brought dark pools under the spotlight. Nicholas Pratt discovers some buy-side firms are calling...

FUND LAUNCHES: Fund launches review – December-January 2015

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We profile the most interesting fund launches in recent weeks and examine the performance of one product a year after it hit the market. ASIAN...

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Luxembourg is one of the world’s premiere centres for cross-border distribution of investment funds. Read our special regional coverage, coinciding with the annual ALFI European Asset Management Conference.