Fixed income complexity no longer engagement barrier
Investing in private markets could solve problem of ESG for bond investors
Investment
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Mapfre launches fund based on behavioural economics
Fund aims to exploit pricing inefficiencies in European equities caused by the behaviour of market participants
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Brazilian equity fund tops returns in ESG world
Emerging market equity funds winners when it comes to three-year performance and sustainability
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M&G snubs fixed income assets
Currently the firm’s mixed asset strategies hold more cash than fixed income
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Convertible bond sentiment reaches low
The asset class can give protection but selectors argue that finding the right manager is difficult
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Rate freeze ‘could hit convertible issuance’
Slowing growth and shift in central bank rates policy could have impact on hybrid securities market
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‘Room for growth’ in convertibles sector
Hybrid securities tend to perform well during periods of above-average market volatility, according to Franklin Templeton
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Mapfre invests €35m in blockchain-supported green bond
Green bond issued by Spanish bank BBVA is first to use blockchain technology to negotiate terms and conditions
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Tim Haywood to fight back against Gam sacking
Star bond manager was dismissed for ‘gross misconduct’ by Swiss asset manager but claims he is being scapegoated
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Gam sacks star bond manager as assets fall by a third
Troubled Swiss asset manager sacks Tim Haywood for ‘gross misconduct’ as full year results show loss of €818m
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Gap between active and passive is blurring: study
Demand is growing for smart beta and actively-managed ETFs, according to survey of 300 firms by BBH
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Gold targeted in the rush to diversify
The unwinding of QE puts a shine on gold for those worried about future purchasing power issues