How can fund selectors avoid illiquidity trap?
A series of fund blow-ups related to illiquid assets this year have left investors wondering how to shield portfolios
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Don’t despair on German economy yet, says consultancy
Attention turns to German consumer amid manufacturing woes but numbers may be noise says Pantheon Economics
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You’re a Factor Investor. Here’s What That Means
Factors are powerful tools used to create more efficient portfolios. Here, Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., explains the basics of factors and why they matter.
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Green bond market fights to save its reputation
Do the rules applying to issuers need tightening and should investors be concerned about greenwashing?
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Should fund selectors fear robo advice?
Recent launches have experienced mixed fortunes, writes Dippy Singh, but with fund groups keen to improve margins, how will the market shift? In the middle of June, Allianz Global Investors announced it was broadening its partnership with robo advice firm Moneyfarm, to expand operations into its home market in Germany. Having already successfully trialled the…
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How to approach China onshore bonds roll-out
Does Chinese onshore debt represent a better alternative than scores of other EMD options and what are the risks?
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AI’s slow creep into asset management
How effective are artificial intelligence big data algorithms without human oversight and can they boost alpha?
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Refinitiv: 2018 marks crisis for European fund industry
€62.3bn pulled from long-term funds, writes Detlef Glow, head of Lipper EMEA research at Refinitiv
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EMD ‘set to rally’ in 2019 as dollar weakens
Slump in value of greenback could encourage turnaround in fortunes of bruised asset class, according to Brewin Dolphin
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ECB ends QE despite weaker growth outlook for 2019
Timing of rate rises not discussed in Frankfurt meeting leading to speculation rises may be pushed beyond next year
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Asset managers grapple with plastic clampdown
Backlash against plastic pollution and its toxic impact presents investment opportunities as policymakers get tough
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Machine learning – selecting disruptive tech funds
A raft of disruptive technology funds are now available in Europe. How should selectors navigate this complex new area?