Institutional Asset Manager Newsletter

NEWSLETTER | 18 Dec 2020

Thu | 21 Jan 2021, 08:03

With some pension schemes moving away from the conventional diversification benefits of a mixed equity/bond portfolio, CAMADATA’s latest white paper on Diversified Liquid Alternatives (DLA) considers DLA as an alternative to obtain diversification and also considers the risks involved.

William Blair adds China A-Shares Growth Fund to SICAV range

Thu | 21 Jan 2021, 08:03

William Blair Investment Management has launched a China A-Shares Growth SICAV Fund to provide investors with exposure to the substantial and growing opportunities available in the world’s second largest economy.

Asset managers support call for regulation of ESG data, research and ratings

Thu | 21 Jan 2021, 08:03

EFAMA has added its voice to calls from the French and Dutch financial market authorities’ for European regulation of ESG data, research and ratings.

Refinitiv adds MSCI ESG Research to Eikon and Workspace

Thu | 21 Jan 2021, 08:03

MSCI ESG Research reports are now available to Buyside users by request on the Refinitiv Eikon and Workspace platforms – including mobile access.

Amundi aims new Diversified Infrastructure Strategy at institutional investors

Thu | 21 Jan 2021, 08:03

Amundi Private Equity Funds (Amundi PEF), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amundi, has launched a new Diversified Infrastructure Strategy.

Zurich Invest AG chooses FA Solutions as its asset management technology partner

Thu | 21 Jan 2021, 08:03

Zurich Invest AG, a Swiss asset manager with over EUR34 billion in assets under management, has chosen FA Solutions, a cloud portfolio management solution provider headquartered in Helsinki, as its technology partner to support the growth of specialised investment solutions.

Ontario Teachers names Senior Managing Director, EMEA, and Senior Managing Director, APAC

Thu | 21 Jan 2021, 08:03

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers) has appointed Nick Jansa to the position of Senior Managing Director, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Based in the London office, He will report to Chief Investment Officer Ziad Hindo, and as a member of the Investment Executive team, will lead the investment activities and portfolio management in EMEA.

NN Investment Partners appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

Thu | 21 Jan 2021, 08:03

NN Investment Partners (NN IP) has appointed Adrie Heinsbroek as Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), as of 1 January 2021.

Mirabaud Group appoints limited partner

Thu | 21 Jan 2021, 08:03

The managing partners of the Mirabaud Group have appointed Andrew Lake as a limited partner from 1 January 2021.