Investors in a low returns environment may be looking to lower their risk and costs through passive investing, but self-described mathematical investor, INTECH Investment Management, has steadfastly argued that the case for passive management doesn’t add up.
Corporate governance conference focuses on financial sector regulation
World leaders need to set out priorities for corporate governance reform in order to bolster faltering efforts to restore market stability and economic growth, according to the institutional investors gathering in Paris for an annual corporate governance conference.
UCITS IV: Risk Reporting Delivers Competitive Edge
The increased focus on risk management frameworks as part of the UCITS IV direction creates significant complexity but also opportunities for asset managers to gain competitive advantage. This Vision paper explores ways for asset managers to manage the requirements while underscoring their commitment to risk management and transparency. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE REPORT
Towers Watson and Oxford Uni team up to uncover sustainability impediments
Towers Watson and Oxford University have launched a collaborative research effort to examine the impediments to progress in sustainability integration, with changes to mandate design one of the expected practical solutions. The project is spearheaded by thought-leaders Roger Urwin and Professor Gordon Clark.
Ag investors release responsible investment principles
A group of eight institutional investors has launched a guiding set of principles for responsible investment in farmland, which forms part of a UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) push to provide practical guidelines for specific asset classes.
Norges Bank forges closer research links
Some of the brightest investment minds gathered recently in Oslo for the first Financial Research Conference, conducted by the asset management arm of Norway’s central bank.
