May 2015

TRANSFER AGENCY: A race to the bottom?

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Whether it makes sense for transfer agencies and software firms to merge, the new consolidation in the low-margin business may well see costs for...

PRIVATE EQUITY FUND ADMIN: Let’s get this straight

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According to a new survey, the vast majority of private equity managers think they communicate well with their investors. Unfortunately, most of the investors...

BACK OFFICE VIEW: Annex IV – looking ahead

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The first Annex IV reporting deadline was the grand finale for a piece of legislation – the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) –...

FUND LAUNCHES: Fund launches review – May 2015

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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. EMERGING MARKETSUK-based...

EDHEC RESEARCH: The other great rotation

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The increasing variety of bond ETFs and competition among providers has given investors ample room to choose high-quality products, says Felix Goltz of the...

ASSOCIATION COLUMN: Putting investors first

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What are the appropriate professional standards for brokers, advisers and other investment agents who recommend funds, stocks, bonds or any other investment? Following the financial...

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