The growth in internal management is changing how asset consultants interact with clients, and the current market volatility means timely information can be vital to performance, Cambridge Associates chief executive officer Sandy Urie tells Top1000funds.com’s Sam Riley. (more…)
The International Monetary Fund has conducted a detailed analysis of the stability of the Chinese financial system.
The stability of the financial system of the world’s second biggest economy has come under the spotlight as concerns about price bubbles in real estate markets, spiralling local government debt, and the sharp increase in off-balance sheet lending has become apparent.
While the IMF was stymied by a lack of information in some areas of China’s fast growing financial sector, it was able to discern what it thinks are moderate to severe potential risks to the country’s banking sector.
Sharan Burrow, the general secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), delivered the closing address to the recent Fiduciary Investors Symposium held in Beijing. (more…)
While Latin American economies and local investment portfolios have prospered during recent years of financial turmoil, global events may catch up with the region. Our most recent Vision Focus paper, “Portfolios Risk and Inflation: Challenges for Latin American Investors” examines how Latin American institutional investors are protecting their investments with event-sensitive portfolio construction and risk diversification.
Real estate is evolving fast as increased global investment opportunities emerge. Property prices in key markets have begun a tentative upswing that may offer scope for capital gain. There is also evidence of rental growth in some locations, which has had a positive effect on capital values. However, as the effects of the global financial crisis continue to be felt, investors are demanding greater control over their investments. This paper examines the opportunities and challenges facing institutional investors, as well as favoured strategies in the current market.
As increased global investment opportunities emerge in the wake of the financial crisis, real estate funds are changing rapidly. Fund managers will need to establish a new operating model. This report considers how fund managers are adopting new approaches to address the demands of investors and regulators, and position themselves for the significant opportunities ahead of them.