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FCA’s “gamechanger” illiquid fund proposal welcomed by industry

A UK plan to introduce a fund structure that would create more liquidity in traditionally illiquid asset classes, such as private equity, has been welcomed.

Why bitcoin is almost certainly a bubble and possibly manipulated

Alex Pickard of Research Affiliates warns that alleged market manipulation that could be linked to recent climbs in bitcoin’s value could be disastrous if proven true.

Schroders adds bond fund to 'alternative Ucits' platform

Schroders, the UK asset manager that has been tilting its business towards alternative assets, has added a bond fund to its ‘alternative Ucits' platform following a deal with a US asset manager.

What does the future hold for bitcoin?

What role will bitcoin play in the future? According to WisdomTree’s Jason Guthrie, head of capital markets and digital assets, the cryptocurrency is like digital gold – but with a caveat.

Apex joins race to acquire fund administrator Mainstream

Investment services firm SS&C has been asked to increase its offer for specialist fund administrator Mainstream Group after rival servicing firm Apex submitted a higher bid.

White Paper

The Volatility of Unlisted Infrastructure Investments

The volatility of infrastructure equity investments is the risk which investors take to receive a reward for holding such assets. A robust measure of this risk and its drivers is an essential part of the inclusion of infrastructure investments in the portfolio, from strategic asset allocation to risk management and reporting, to manager compensation.

In this paper, EDHECinfra examines the drivers of the volatility of unlisted infrastructure equity investments and the reasons why the market prices of such investment can and do vary over time.

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ESG: Green, greener, greenest...

The EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation has been widely welcomed by the funds industry, but its implementation remains challenged. Alex Rolandi reports.

Compliance: ManCos gain wealthy backers

The growth in third-party ManCos is fuelled partly by private equity money, such as at FundRock and Carne Group. Nicholas Pratt reports.

Securities finance: Securities lending industry defines its digital future

Hampered by a lack of standardisation, the securities finance market is now undergoing a technological transformation that aims to reduce fragmentation, lower risks and increase revenues for many actors, finds Bob Currie.

Global real estate: Logistics centres reach a new milestone

For investors in logistics buildings, Covid-19 spurred expected growth by years. Surging demand for e-commerce means the number of warehouse sites is shrinking, providing a solid foundation for the sector’s future, writes Alex Rolandi.

Association column: A blockchain opportunity

The Swiss financial centre in general and the Swiss asset management industry in particular are well known for high standards in terms of quality, performance and sustainability.