Global stock market sell-off hits European shares
Euro Stoxx 600 down over 1.9% on Thursday morning as investors fret over US-China trade war and rising rates
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Fund houses reportedly eyeing beleaguered rival Gam
Troubled Swiss asset manager in early-stage negotiations with potential buyers, according to Citi analyst
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GSAM launches ESG-centred EM fund
The firm will leverage its own research and insights on companies’ ESG practices and engage with management on material risk areas
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Renewed interest in EM govt bond ETFs
After two quarters of outflows, emerging market government bonds had inflows of €800m during Q3, according to Amundi
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Multi-asset funds face domino effect from UK liquidity rules
Ucits funds best placed to withstand UK’s FCA changes for property and infrastructure
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Amundi to integrate ESG into all funds by 2021
Asset manager will require all active funds to offer ESG performance above ESG rating of their benchmark indices or universes
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Investors cannot afford to ignore climate risks, urges Nordea
The economic incentive to invest in climate solutions has reached inflection point, portfolio managers argue
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Value can still be found in frontier market equities
Frontier equities have posted mediocre returns and selectors are reducing their allocations – but a few retain faith
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Nordic selectors cool on alt Ucits funds
Over half of fund buyers surveyed in Gothenburg expressed dissatisfaction because of management and fee concerns
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Luxembourg selectors look to GEM and Asia equities
As buying sentiment towards GEM and Asian equities trends lower, Luxembourg selectors take the opposite view
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Kids confusion could undermine industry, warns Efama
Fund selectors could be forced to disregard information in the Priip Kids when choosing funds
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Investors remain sceptical about whether ESG generates alpha
Survey suggests majority of investors remain unconvinced about link between ESG incorporation and alpha generation