In the aftermath of the financial crisis, largely expansive monetary policies and unprecedented quantitative easing experiments by the major Central Banks have created a very different investment environment, characterized by low nominal rates and negative real rates. Read more in this white paper.
The ‘rise of liquid alternatives’ is taking place in both the US and the European retail markets, and has garnered a vast amount of attention by industry participants today. These vehicles have doubled in assets in just a three year period, and currently total 1/3 of a trillion dollars.
Discover more with the white paper written by Citi’s Business Advisory Services Team that provides commentary on the current status of liquid alternatives.
Frontier market debt is often associated with relatively higher return prospects compared to the wider bond universe.
In this white paper Aberdeen outlines why frontier market bonds are so attractive.
Despite periods of volatility, Emerging Markets have shown resilience to turbulence and should continue to offer selective investors a real opportunity.
Logic might suggest that all ETFs replicating the same market index are themselves the same. And yet, you do not have to be an experienced ETF investor to know that this is clearly a misconception. In practice, performance can vary. It is necessary to know which objective criteria to use when selecting an ETF.
For global asset managers, choosing the right fund domicile is a key strategic decision. Whether seeking to establish UCITS or alternative investment funds or both, how do asset managers evaluate the best domicile for their needs among the various European financial centres available? And what are the key decision‑making criteria that influence their preference?
The European derivatives industry has rallied remarkably of late, rising above the confusion and delay surrounding ESMA’s looming trade repository reporting regulations. At the same time, it is a significant challenge to put in place the right solutions to comply with the new data reporting regulations.
Some industry participants are meeting this confidently with in-house resources while others look to outsourced solutions. But how?
Turning Conventional Wisdom On Its Head
Why fixed income could be regarded as a risky investment.
Choosing the Right Strategy
We believe investors need to start considering strategies, which not only protect their capital from losses, but can also aim to create positive returns.
Pioneer Investments Absolute Return Bond Strategy
The strategy has delivered positive returns in changing market conditions. The strategy is uncorrelated to duration and has the potential to generate returns in periods when the market has no defined trend.
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