Fund Radar: Why investors bet big on underdog funds despite odds
The surge in global equities is primarily driven by large-cap stocks. Smaller companies have not fared as well, and this disparity has persisted since 2021, Morningstar Fund Radar’s analysis shows.
Fund flows: iShares leads in May, CS biggest laggard
iShares funds topped the list of asset-gatherers last month, while funds offered by Swiss bank Credit Suisse led those facing significant redemptions, according to data compiled by Morningstar.
State Street puts Lamanna in charge of depositary banking
Riccardo Lamanna has been appointed by State Street Corporation as head of products for State Street Bank International. He will retain his responsibilities as country head Luxembourg.
Power-hungry AI applications are demanding a significant expansion
Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a major increase in the demand for energy.
The evolution of Japanese small caps
Despite the Japanese stock market already breaking long-standing record highs this year, we believe there is more in store for Japanese equities, in particular for selected small-cap investments.
Capital Group | Stock market outlook: Three themes for a broadening market
After a strong rally in the first half of the year, stocks appear to be headed into the second half with a powerful tailwind and an even brighter outlook.
Efama: Vigilance needed as funds thrive on non-EU investors
How non-EU investors drive growth in European funds and why vigilance remains crucial in the European investment landscape.
Transfer Thursday: Ostrum AM, Fese, Esma
People news from Ostrum Asset Management, Fese and Esma.
Clarity vs. complexity: SFDR's struggle to define 'green' investments
At the recent AFME European Sustainable Finance Conference in Amsterdam, Investment Officer spoke to both Helena Viňes Fiestas, chair of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance, and Raoul Köhler, Sustainable Finance Coordinator at the AFM.