MSCI’s proposed global socially responsible indexes are being critiqued by not only MSCI clients but by the wider community as MSCI widens its consultation process for the proposal.
By 2015, OMERS expects to be managing all its investments in-house, with each business unit doubling in size in the process. Amanda White spoke to chief investment officer Michael Latimer (pictured), about the plans to make the pension fund an investment house of choice for investors, investment targets and investment professionals. (more…)
Investors need to build some hedges into their portfolios as uncertainties about the speed and shape of the western world’s economic recovery remain, according to Mercer Investments. (more…)
After one year in the job, State Street’s boss, Jay Hooley (pictured), surveys the post-crisis landscape and looks at the trends for investors and fund managers. He spoke with Greg Bright. (more…)
Regulatory changes currently sweeping across Europe are creating a wave of opportunity for the European tax-transparent cross-border pooling industry. Northern Trust’s Aaron Overy, head of business development for cross-border pooling, explores the key drivers shaping the European cross-border pooling industry including UCITS, Solvency II, US regulations and more.
Luxembourg is emerging as a key gateway for hedge fund managers as rapidly evolving investor demands and legislative changes are creating a fundamental shift in their business models. Northern Trust’s Ian Headon, product manager for hedge funds in EMEA, explores the jurisdiction’s growing opportunities for hedge fund managers.