March 2016

REGULATION: Extension deficit disorder

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The year-long delay of MiFID II implementation was initially seen as a welcome breathing space, but it could prove unhelpful if Brussels does not...

OPERATIONS & IT: Winning the IBOR war

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Creating a central book of investment records that tells the entire story of a firm’s activity is at the heart of software development, says...

BIG DATA: Turning data into gold

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Custodians have vast amounts of data but have been slow to develop big data services – but projects are starting to be rolled out,...

SOUTH AFRICA HEAD-TO-HEAD: Two steps forward, one step back

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A fragile currency, plunging returns on mining stocks, and fears of a downgrade to ‘junk’ status, provided plenty to discuss when Funds Europe visited...

SOUTH AFRICA ROUNDTABLE: Local is ‘lekker’ (good)

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Our second South Africa panel discusses pension scheme investment, and the challenge for asset servicing firms of building a pan-African business. Chaired by Alan...

INSIDE VIEW: Insurer asset allocation – nothing to see here?

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Following a study of asset manager data, John Dowdall of Silverfinch finds that most insurers have not changed their asset allocation, despite the advent...

INSIDE VIEW: The Swiss bank on ETFs

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Wealthy Swiss investors aim to increase their usage of ETFs, even at the expense of hedge funds, finds Mark Vallon of Source, who analyses...

FUND LAUNCHES: March fund launches review

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We profile some of the most interesting fund launches in recent weeks and examine the performance of a product already on the market. FIXED INCOMEItalian...

ASSOCIATION COLUMN: A rock-solid choice

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If MacGyver could have been sent on a hypothetical mission to establish the most sophisticated and flexible wealth solutions for his consignors, he would...

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