Candidate pool not diverse enough: Janus Henderson
Industry making steps towards a more diverse workforce but finds a lack of candidates a big hurdle
Author: Jassmyn Goh
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Ucits-induced financial crisis possible, Alfi report warns
Illiquid sectors could destroy the success of the Ucits brand if they trigger a crash
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Unconstrained bond liquidity sparks financial crisis concerns
Unease comes as Gam freezes Tim Haywood’s absolute return bond fund
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European fund flows plunge as investors shun risk
Worst monthly flow performance since June 2013
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Infrastructure in favour despite H1 sell-off
Net outflows of £634.5m as developed market government bond yields spike
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Emerging markets demand slumps among professional investors
Global emerging market (GEM) equities have been one of the most popular asset classes among professional investors across Europe since Q3 2015 – but demand dropped dramatically during Q2 2018.
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US equities sentiment switches for first time in Trump era
Sentiment towards US equities has turned from negative to neutral among European fund selectors for the first time since Donald Trump won the presidential election in November 2016, according to Last Word Research.
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Pimco fund leaves Bill Gross exit in the dust
Pimco’s fixed income funds attracted more than double the inflows of rivals over the last decade despite significant outflows after Bill Gross’ departure.
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Biotech innovation outpaces fund performance
The biotech sector is going through a renaissance as innovation takes off according to one successful fund manager, but data shows that performance over the last three years has been far less than stellar.
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EM debt sell-off fails to dent investor appetite
Emerging market fundamentals remain robust in the opinion of many European fund buyers who say a market correction has increased the appeal of the asset class, according to Last Word Research.
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Morningstar to revamp sustainability ratings
Morningstar is to change its sustainability ratings methodology, which allows investors to evaluate funds based on the sustainability profile of their underlying holdings, by the end of the year.
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Capital market risks loom if passives dominate
The asset management industry is split on the market implications if passives continue to rake in inflows, while investors lose faith in active management.