Rise of ESG ETFs piles pressure on active rivals
But some argue that limited leverage means less engagement on climate and green issues
Author: Cherry Reynard
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How has the coronavirus shifted the balance of the European ETF market?
Dominant Italian market sheds £20bn from equity and fixed income ETFs in March alone
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Has the coronavirus recovery in Europe faltered already?
‘After an initial surge of pent-up demand as lock-downs eased, the pace of recovery has slowed’
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Is America’s loss Europe’s gain when it comes to China?
EU will need to be sensitive to the wishes of its largest trading partner
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How are European equity fund managers navigating the dividend bonfire
Oils, retail, travel and financials likely to struggle in the medium term
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Is Europe’s handling of Covid boosting flows into its equity markets?
European equity funds see positive flows for the first time in 28 months
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How high can gold go amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus?
Panic alone might not necessarily send investors scurrying to gold but few safe haven alternatives exist
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Is the EU’s coronavirus bailout package the first step to fiscal integration?
The €750bn package was touted as a game changer but some investors have their doubts
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Are fund manager M&A deals in line for a Covid kick?
Healthy balance sheets and a flexible cost base leave asset managers well placed to weather a downturn
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Does ECB reluctance to lower rates put a floor on bond yields?
Central bank shows unwillingness to cut but deflation could force its hand
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Neil Birrell: S&P 500 puts have helped our funds stomach coronavirus volatility
Premier Diversified Growth manager hedged two-thirds of the portfolio before it became expensive to do so
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Monetary and fiscal stimulus unleashed on markets – now what?
‘When you look at the different indices, it is very clear this is panic’