Last wave of traditional managers embraces the active ETF model
As active ETFs grow beyond niche status, some of the last traditionally active managers, including Columbia Threadneedle and M&G, are entering the European market with strategies that blend research conviction and daily oversight.
Janus Henderson: CLO ETFs in institutional portfolios: who is investing and why
Collateralised loan obligation exchange‑traded funds under the UCITS framework (UCITS CLO ETFs) have opened up access to a market that was once only made available through specialist mandates.
Under pressure, investment sector seeks scale and efficiency
“Automation must not strip the soul out of asset management: artificial intelligence should support compliance, not replace human expertise,” said Luke Varley, general counsel at Park Square Capital LLP, during last week’s Alfi conference Synergies for Asset Management in London.
Schroders : Seeking resilience as clouds form
Schroders : Seeking resilience as clouds form
CM-AM Convictions range: Driving long-term value creation
In a context of global uncertainty and evolving monetary policies, the CM-AM Convictions range stands out for its fundamental equity approach, expert management, and proprietary tools aimed at long-term value creation
Pinsent Masons: AIFMD 2.0 implementation in Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Legislation proposed by Luxembourg in October to enhance the regulatory framework for alternative investment funds and UCITS aims to provide greater flexibility and clarity. The Netherlands, meanwhile, is working on the implementation of AIFMD II.
‘Nature-based solutions are where renewable energy was 15 years ago’
Triodos Investment Management is betting that nature-based solutions, still a niche segment, will mature into a full-fledged asset class within the next decade.
The reverse silk road: why Asian money now lands in Luxembourg
Asian investors are turning to Luxembourg as their preferred gateway to global private markets. The flows are quiet but transformative.
Hardly any insurers still invested in government bonds
Driven by steadily declining yields and increasingly strict capital requirements, Dutch, Belgian, French, and German insurers have in recent years largely divested from government bonds. The freed-up capital has mainly been invested in corporate bonds and private debt.
How investors engage with Natural Capital- a study
In this report we explore how natural capital is being framed within portfolios, the role of farmland as a tangible entry point, expectations around return and impact, and the barriers and enablers shaping this emerging asset class.