Mutual funds ‘may face liquidity squeeze’ in next downturn
Index trackers have mechanisms to reduce liquidity issues unlike mutual funds which can be gated, argues ETF provider
David Robinson
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Fund Manager Focus: Ayaaz Allymun
Allymun runs Tobam’s Anti-Benchmark Emerging Markets Equity Fund and outlines his strategy in comparison with peers
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Investors ‘missing out’ on small cap opportunities
ESG data sets and scoring systems used by some fund firms are inadequate, warns Hermes
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Fintech group acquires Germany’s ebase for €154m
FNZ Group has completed acquisition of German investment platform company ebase from Comdirect Bank
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Aquila fund invests in Portugal, Denmark and Norway
Aquila Renewables Income Fund has made acquisitions in Portuguese hydro and Danish and Norwegian wind farms
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Assessing impact of Mercosur and Vietnam EU trade deals
As eurozone growth stalls, analysts weigh up how two major EU trade deals will translate into investor returns
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Green shoots of optimism around Mexican debt
After a bumpy start, investors are getting to grips with risk opportunities under Amlo, says Barings’ Omotunde Lawal
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PGIM Investments targets Swiss market
US group has hired Zürich-based Pascal Weber to develop relationships with global, regional and local banks
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Cautious optimism greets Lagarde’s ECB appointment
French lawyer expected to continue predecessor’s aggressive monetary policy should inflation stay sluggish
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LGIM unveils thematic ETFs focused on disruptive tech
Three new Ucits funds will focus on opportunities created by innovations in AI, healthcare and clean water
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Fund selectors sour on illiquids after scandals
Over three quarters of fund selectors polled in Luxembourg said they were avoiding illiquid assets at present time
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Popular view on Italian bonds ‘far too bearish’
Investment case for BTPs remains compelling despite concerns over country’s populist government, says Allianz