59% of asset managers ‘preparing for hard Brexit’
As hopes for deal hang in balance an increasing number of firms are drawing up plans for cliff-edge exit
David Robinson
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European ESG flows exceed €32bn in first half of 2018
It is only the second time in the past five years have net inflows have exceeded €30bn in any six-month period.
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Neuberger Berman offers CLO income fund
Renewed client demand for CLO debt despite the fact similar derivative investments sparked global financial crisis
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Europe’s shunned banking sector ‘poised to rally’
European bank credit has suffered sell-offs in recent months but with risks priced-in the asset class now looks attractive, analyst claims
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Turkey crisis rattles emerging markets
Currency sell-off highlights country’s reliance on foreign capital but analysts don’t expect contagion to spread
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Trade war threatens green bond issuance, report claims
Swedish bank SEB warns that rising political uncertainty and trade tensions could undermine sector
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State Street pushes for German governance changes
Under current rules, firms elect board every five years which blocks efforts to address underperformance, US group claims
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Glimmers of hope behind weak eurozone data
ECB may opt to extend QE if slowdown continues and political situation in Italy worsens, say analysts
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Poll shows low adoption of smart beta ESG funds
Less than a quarter of investors are using dedicated smart beta ESG strategies, according to study.
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HSBC offers MSCI China A Ucits ETF
MSCI is in the process of adding about 230 China-listed shares to its emerging market benchmark.
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Investec offers alternative investment Ucits range
The move to expand Luxembourg-domiciled fund range comes at a time when many asset managers are rejigging their international distribution strategies as Brexit looms.
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Global fund selector EM demand weakens further
Sentiment towards emerging market equities among fund selectors across Asia has declined significantly following similar slump among European selectors, according to Last Word data.