ESG investing often has ‘hidden negative impacts’
Impact funds struggle to invest in a ‘net positive way’ and negative impacts can be an undocumented by-product
Investment
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The contrarian argument for Italian banks
The government’s row with the EU has scared investors but valuations look attractive and earnings could soon rise
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The second coming of Japanese equities
Government reforms and societal shifts have reignited investor confidence after years of economic stagnation
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Investors weigh up merits of convertible bonds
Hybrid securities can provide higher yields during tightening cycles and have seen an uptick in demand this year
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As rates rise, investors risk overstretching for yield
Fixed income investors weigh up the challenge of trying to generate positive returns as duration lengthens
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Azvalor offers multi-manager equity fund
Spanish fund selector’s new global equities fund will invest internationally through selected boutique managers
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Variety of ESG bond funds ‘poised to expand’
Investment grade corporate dominates sustainable bonds, but range of asset classes will grow, says consultancy
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Investors turn to cash as storm clouds gather
Despite meagre returns, October saw the highest monthly flows into money market funds in over a decade at €52.5bn
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DNCA restructures absolute return team after difficult year
French asset manager hopes restructure will improve division’s returns following poor performance of key funds
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Gam set to cull jobs as CEO restructures business
Newly-appointed chief exec David Jacob plans revamp of fixed income and equities franchises after disastrous year
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NNIP offers European ESG infrastructure debt fund
Dutch fund group claims there is rising demand for investments in “real assets” that meet sustainable criteria
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Demand for factor investing ‘on the rise’
Barriers to entry have fallen and investors are increasingly looking at fixed income factor strategies, says Invesco