Asset managers are debating their levels of exposure to Chinese assets, as a regulatory crackdown across multiple industries in the country dampens investor sentiment.
The world’s wealthiest individuals, family offices, and foundations, are preparing to plough billions of dollars into sustainable investments over the coming years, as they increasingly view addressing climate change as both a social responsibility and an attractive investment opportunity.
An ever-increasing number of institutional investors are choosing to hand over their assets to fiduciary managers and Outsourced Chief Investment Officers (OCIOs), rather than managing their investments in-house.
Asset managers say the outlook for Europe’s equity and corporate bond markets is improving, as they await a critical meeting of the European Central Bank (ECB).
Investor sentiment toward digital asset investment products is seeing a turnaround, with bitcoin funds receiving their first weekly inflows in two months.
Fund managers should invest with higher concentration in their “best ideas” to maximise potential for outperformance, according to Nomura Asset Management.
Gender and ethnic diversity of asset managers is coming into focus for major institutional investors over the next year, as foundations and endowments consider including it as an investment policy.
Environmental, social, and governance issues are receiving attention from pension scheme members in the UK, with shareholder resolutions concerning climate, remuneration, and rights receiving the most votes over the past year.
UK pension schemes will face challenges in reporting the climate impact of their investments, says the investment industry as The Pensions Regulator closes a consultation on its draft guidance for Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)-aligned reporting.
By Max Eppel, CEO at McFaddens & Co – The “Great Wealth Transfer” is well and truly upon us, and the variety of issues surrounding everything from succession planning to generational friction on how to invest for future growth, or wealth preservation has been thrust into the mainstream. It is certainly top of mind to many of our clients, and they are looking to us for unique solutions and advice.
Asset managers are divided over the possibility of the US central bank announcing bond tapering at the Jackson Hole conference this week.
Investors’ concerns about widespread greenwashing, or misleading environmental claims made by portfolio companies and fund managers, may be overstated, according to a recent report from ratings agency S&P.
