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Momentum builds for ESG investment, survey finds

Over 90% of global public investors have specific ESG (environment, social and governance) investment policies in place or are in the process of developing them, according to a survey commissioned by BNY Mellon and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF).

UK could learn from Germany’s property fund redemption rule

The UK proposal to require investors to give 180 days’ notice before their investments are redeemed from open-ended property funds has led to warnings that it could stymie flows – but there is evidence that the measure will reduce dealing suspensions and increase long-termism.

Aviva Investors sees operating profit nearly halve

Aviva Investors, the asset manager owned by insurer Aviva plc, saw its operating profit tumble in the first half of the year to £35 million from £60 million in the same period of 2019.

How to perform the FCA's Assessment of Value

Colin McLean believes SVM, the Scottish boutique asset manager he founded, has set a high standard in the annual Assessment of Value (AoV) reporting, which is a new requirement of UK regulation.

Gold price rally is a “marathon” for 2020

ETFs tracking the rallying gold price reached $239 billion in global assets under management at the end of July, with Swiss and German investors among the main buyers.

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Data: Overcoming the stigma of data outsourcing

Asset management firms have been slow to adopt data management outsourcing and cloud technology. Although outsourcing is very much in fashion, reservations remain and cyber security is key. Alex Rolandi reports.

Executive interview: The height of ambition

It seemed like a great idea at the time, but three years after the merger that created Standard Life Aberdeen, and as a global depression looms, what are the chief executive’s thoughts now? By Mark Latham.

Germany: A positive surprise from Germany

German investors, including retail, have been cognisant of long-termism and shown little sign of panic in their investment behaviour, finds Fiona Rintoul.

Market view: Clearstream open for business in Australia

Clearstream extended its investment fund services into Australia during 2019 with the acquisition of Sydney-based managed fund custodian Ausmaq Ltd.

Association Column: Casting the net wider

The pandemic sweeping the world is proving to be an excellent test for alternative data to prove its merits. The virus has led to a surge in demand for alternative data from investors, governments and central banks to interpret how it is impacting industries around the world.