Passive Aggressive – the world of index investing is in flux as ESG integration into passive is on course to become the norm for new mandates.

In the last year there has been a quiet revolution
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European investors reject debt crisis narrative as higher bond yields trigger fixed income shift

European investors reject debt crisis narrative as higher bond yields trigger fixed income shift

The rise in government bond yields is being driven by higher policy-rate expectations and commodity supply concerns linked to the Strait of Hormuz, not fears of an imminent sovereign debt reckoning. Investors share how they are preparing for higher returns.

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Danish fund cuts managers for better ESG

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The impact of technology on investments

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