Fund selectors slash unconstrained bond allocation
Inflows into unconstrained bonds plummet amid concerns about illiquidity in asset class as Swiss asset manager Gam freezes fund
Inflows into unconstrained bonds plummet amid concerns about illiquidity in asset class as Swiss asset manager Gam freezes fund
Discretionary fund managers say asset classes rather than geographies will be the best source of safety if the US unleashes a full-blown trade war.
Pimco’s fixed income funds attracted more than double the inflows of rivals over the last decade despite significant outflows after Bill Gross’ departure.
In response to the eurozone’s first quarter drop in growth and the European Union’s discord over how to handle migration a German fund selector has reduced European equity fund allocations.
Billions flowed into European ethical funds over the last year but scratch beneath the surface and the sector is being held back by a lack of clarity over what it stands for.
Environmental funds are blaming poor data on holding companies for their inability to report on environmental impact as the industry’s methodology for measuring green credentials throws up mixed results.
Smart-beta strategies are unlikely to overtake traditional fund products and become a mainstream investment tool, argues Nicolas Faller, co-CEO of asset management at Union Bancaire Privée.
Global research firm to tweak methodology to address criticism that it discriminates against small and mid-cap companies.
Japanese equity funds have lost their appeal to Nordic fund selectors because of concerns about the depreciating yen.
Many investors rely on fund rating systems to guide decisions. But are rating systems an effective way to gauge future performance and which is better – quantitative or qualitative analysis?
Morningstar has launched a unit for advisers and financial institutions to outsource fund selection and asset allocation in a “post-Mifid II world”.
Long term investors should seek out some often overlooked sectors to boost portfolio diversification, according to Morningstar Investment Management. Click through the slides below to find out which five areas it has identified as hidden investment opportunities.