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Past volatility making way for future steady yields
The role of emerging markets debt is evolving from a return-enhancer to providing some buffer against volatile markets. Emerging markets debt has been one of the best performing asset classes in the last decade but experts say those spectacular returns may be a thing of the past. There are signs emerging markets debt is becoming
Beware the health of your managers
Funds management is largely a fixed-cost business and with assets declining sharply due to both markets and redemptions, many managers are under financial pressure. Investors beware.
Using a ‘foreign language shield’ to improve investment decision making
Introducing a “foreign language shield” into a decision-making process is a proven way of making better decisions, according to Cass Sunstein, the Robert Walmsey University Professor at Harvard Law School. Sunstein, a former administrator of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), told the Fiduciary Investors Symposium (FIS) at Harvard University that
ING the latest to hive off funds management
Another big bank is set to hive off its funds management business to shore up its balance sheet, with this week’s announcement of the proposed divestments by ING Group.
Blockchain lifts shareholder’s voice
The technology behind Bitcoin also has the potential to allow real-time, digital voting for corporate stakeholders and make ESG factors more transparent throughout supply chains, PRI chief says.
What’s in a name?
Wrangles about ESG herald a time to step up on sustainable investing, not an excuse to give up argues Roger Urwin.
Mercer buyout of Hammond augurs boutiques’ demise
Mercer’s acquisition of US-based Hammond Associates marks the continued trend of a new consulting environment that raises the question of whether boutique firms can survive. Amanda White spoke to Mercer’s US investment consulting leader, Jeff Schutes, about why clients’ demand for deeper resources and knowledge is driving the consolidation, and why large firms are rejecting
Pensions embrace short-term caution
Large pension funds are being cautious in current markets and are looking to “batten down the hatches”, a panel of investors told delegates at the Milken Institute Global Conference in LA.
Climate-risk plan for sovereign funds
The One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Working Group has published a framework to help large investors make climate-change analysis a part of their decision-making, for better long-term allocation.
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