Latest Stories
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Technology
Does the ‘magnificent seven’ tech wobble signal a turning point?
Cracks are starting to appear as Tesla and Apple share prices fall
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Countries
Advice channels dominate retail fund distribution in Europe – EFAMA
Report highlights ‘pivotal role’ of fund distribution channels that offer guidance, support and advisory services
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Technology
AI tightens grip on European financial landscape – Ocorian
Many alternative fund managers are already using AI within their compliance and risk procedures
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Profile & Features
View from the Top with Klaus Schuster: Join the dots
The Fiera Capital CEO, EMEA discusses organic growth, private markets and investing in natural capital
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ESG
European Parliament approves CSDDD in ‘major political breakthrough’
Michael Nelson reports on ‘a crucial step to holding companies accountable for their negative impacts’
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Investment
Will economic green shoots entice investors back to UK market?
Value stocks and smaller companies could benefit from a UK equity revival
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ESG
Pictet launches private assets ‘Eltif’ with environmental focus
Focus on greenhouse gas reduction, sustainable consumer, pollution control, circular economy and enabling technology
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Investment
Venture capital picks up steam again after two quiet years
The most-funded start-up areas in Europe over Q1 2024 were energy, health and fintech
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Regulation
European Parliament formalises position on Retail Investment Strategy
There were 352 votes in favour, with 250 against and 21 abstentions
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ESG
Morningstar notes ‘unstoppable rise’ of passive climate funds
The report notes passives’ popularity and flows into fixed income and transition strategies
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Investment
Liontrust restates commitment to Europe after fund-launch success
GF Pan-European Dynamic’s process holds cashflow is most reliable guide to profitability and valuation
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ESG
EIF commits €40m to new agri-business fund
Supporting SMEs and small mid-caps in the agricultural and food sectors
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People Moves
Former Carmignac partner launches new investment consultancy
Nick White’s new firm aims to support boutique groups, writes Tom Aylott
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Investment
ECB holds rates as anticipation of cuts rises
Hannah Williford canvasses industry opinion on decision – and implications for June meeting
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ESG
€2.5tn energy-infrastructure investment needed to hit EU climate goals – ERT
Complex regulations identified as one of the main barriers hindering private capital access
Analysis
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Technology
Does the ‘magnificent seven’ tech wobble signal a turning point?
Cracks are starting to appear as Tesla and Apple share prices fall
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Investment
Will economic green shoots entice investors back to UK market?
Value stocks and smaller companies could benefit from a UK equity revival
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ESG
Morningstar notes ‘unstoppable rise’ of passive climate funds
The report notes passives’ popularity and flows into fixed income and transition strategies
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Investment
Does India deserve its premium to emerging markets?
There are a number of reasons why the gap between India and other emerging markets could diminish
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Investment
A year on from fall of Credit Suisse and SVB: European and US banks diverge
European banking has recovered but turmoil persists among US regional banks, writes Hannah Williford
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Countries
Why European stocks could benefit most from revived risk appetite
Investors may be underestimating the potential fillip to the global economy from future rate cuts
Investments
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Profile & Features
View from the Top with Klaus Schuster: Join the dots
The Fiera Capital CEO, EMEA discusses organic growth, private markets and investing in natural capital
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Investment
Most active funds are underperforming their benchmarks, finds LSEG
Only 35% of active funds beat their benchmark over the past 12 months, with ESG faring worse still, writes Tom Aylott
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Investment
Lipper report: European investors ditch active funds for ETFs
Exchange-traded funds attracted €16bn in February, reports Tom Aylott, while mutual funds lost €5.9bn
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Latest news
Bond funds pull in €29.7bn in January – LSEG
Bond products were the best-selling asset class in January, according to LSEG Lipper’s European Fund Flow report, writes Christian Mayes. The asset class pulled in a net €29.7bn in the month, while Money Market USD grouping was the best-selling Lipper Classification after receiving €11.2bn inflows. Providers of mutual funds pulled in €22.5bn, while passives saw net…
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Latest news
European investors bullish on equities, less so on global economy – BOA
The majority of respondents to the latest Bank of America European Fund Manager Survey were ‘bullish’ on the prospects for equities over the coming year, despite short-term pessimism. According to the financial giant’s regular sentiment indicator, more than three-quarters (78%) of those surveyed saw an upside for European equities – the highest level in two…
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Latest news
European equities continue to enjoy inflows – Calastone
European equities enjoyed their third-best month on record in January, according to the latest data from Calastone. The company reported in its Fund Flow Index that the sector saw inflows of £471m in the month, following December in which the second-highest inflows were recorded. It also reported that inflows to emerging market equity funds slowed…