The Changing Shape of European Investment Management

The Changing Shape of European Investment ManagementThe European investment management industry is undergoing unprecedented change. The financial crisis and an evolving regulatory environment have reinforced cost pressures that have been building in recent years, creating an urgent need to achieve scale and efficiencies through a focus on core competencies. Already, a wave of consolidation has begun that is set to continue at pace, while asset managers embrace new ways to reengineer their business amid changing investor needs. The industry is likely to look very different within five years.

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Why Asian equities’ growth will outlast the AI-driven semiconductor cycle

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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 REPORTmrec4inarticleinline Sponsored

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Global regulatory reforms promise to significantly impact investors in the derivatives market, ushering in important changes in clearing, trade execution, collateral management and investment operations, among other areas. While there are still many unknowns, investors will need to prepare themselves to adapt to an evolving and considerably altered investment landscape. Click here to download the

Hedge Funds: Rebuilding on a New Foundation

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After the 2008 financial crisis, global central banks flooded the financial markets with liquidity to restore stability and set the stage for economic recovery. But these actions also raised investor concerns about inflation and fixed income investments. In the accompanying paper, “The Specter of Rising Interest Rates,” Northern Trust’s Jim McDonald discusses the current situation

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