Top fund managers have clear preference for oil, financials
Which public companies do the best rated fund managers want in their portfolios? Researchers at London-based data analysis firm Citywire on Monday released a new data set that shows in which equities the world’s portfolio managers prefer to invest with the highest degree of conviction.
Gender parity in fund management hits a wall
In a significant blow to the push for gender equality within the asset management sector, Citywire’s Alpha Female Report for 2023 shows almost no progress in the representation of female fund managers over the past year.
Position of women in funds falls consistently short
The position of women in the asset management industry has barely improved in the last seven years. Citywire’s Alpha Female Report 2022 shows that a mere 5.5 percent of all actively managed funds - or one out of 18 - are led by women. “Progress towards gender parity in portfolio management looks to have come to a grinding halt.”