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Irish funds industry net sales hit new record level of EUR298 billion

Thu, 17/05/2018 - 10:24

Irish Funds, the representative body for the global cross-border investment funds industry in Ireland, has announced that net sales across all fund types stood at a record EUR298 billion in 2017, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). »

Global Leaders Fund returns 27 per cent in 12 months

Wed, 02/05/2018 - 11:01

Buying the stocks of global companies that are able to maintain their dominant positions over extended periods, providing a unique customer experience, and delivering outstanding long-term value to shareholders, has led the USD139 million Brown Advisory Global Leaders strategy to return 27 per cent over the past 12 months. »

Net sales of UCITS and AIFs see sharp decline in February

Fri, 27/04/2018 - 10:33

Net sales of UCITS and AIFs totalled EUR25 billion in February, down from EUR142 billion in January, according to the European Fund and Asset Management Association’s (EFAMA) latest Investment Funds Industry Fact Sheet. »

Sovereign wealth fund assets surge in 2018

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 09:04

Sovereign wealth funds have seen a resurgence in the growth of their assets over the past 12 months, according to the 2018 Preqin Sovereign Wealth Fund Review. »

Net sales of UCITS peaked in January supported by very strong demand for equity funds

Mon, 26/03/2018 - 18:36

Net sales of UCITS and AIF totalled EUR142 billion in January 2018, down from EUR28 billion in the previous month according to the European Fund and Asset Management Association’s (EFAMA) latest Investment Funds Industry Fact Sheet. »

RAM AI Long/Short Global Equities strategy reaches first anniversary with more than USD370m AUM

Tue, 20/03/2018 - 09:03

One year after launch, RAM Active Investments reports that its Long/Short Global Equities strategy has more than USD370 million of assets under management, and has generated an annual return of 4.6 per cent net of fees with volatility of 3.8 per cent. »

Net assets of UCITS and AIFs surpassed USD15 trillion in 2017, says EFAMA

Mon, 12/03/2018 - 16:19

2017 was an exceptional year for the European investment fund industry, with net assets of UCITS and AIF surpassing the EUR15 trillion mark, according to the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) latest Quarterly Statistical Release. »

EFAMA reports ‘exceptional’ year for European funds industry

Mon, 26/02/2018 - 09:24

2017 was an exceptional year for the European investment fund industry, with net assets of UCITS and AIF surpassing the EUR15 trillion mark and net sales breaking the prior record set in 2015 by more than EUR200 billion. »

FERI OptoFlex Fund exceeds EUR1bn AuM on LRI UCITS platform

Wed, 21/02/2018 - 10:23

LRI Group’s FERI OptoFlex fund has exceeded EUR1 billion in Assets under Management (AuM), five years after the Fund was launched in December 2012 on the LRI UCITS Platform. The capital invested in the fund is raised from both institutional and private investors. »

Mainstream reports 12 per cent increase in funds under administration

Tue, 20/02/2018 - 09:31

Mainstream’s funds under administration rose 12 per cent during the half year to AUD133 billion, up from AUD119 billion as at 30 June 2017. This was primarily due to inflows into new and existing funds and the completion of two acquisitions during the half year. »