The second coming of Japanese equities
Nikkei 225 has risen more than 140% since Abe took office
Nikkei 225 has risen more than 140% since Abe took office
Private equity, infrastructure and private debt appeal amid volatile markets
A better balance of power could lead to a stable infrastructure plan
Outflows hit £6.2bn in September following Gam saga and volatility spike
Rating agencies at odds with UN body over ESG definition
Frontier equities have posted mediocre returns and fund selectors are reducing their allocations – but a few retain faith
Passive funds will survive and generate a return in excess of their average active peers
But bond managers argue the approach is integral to identifying downside risks
Reducing the carbon footprint in a portfolio via ESG screening alone is a box ticking exercise
Only 26% of European fund selectors looking to buy GEM equity funds
The smart beta Ucits will track the LibertyQ Europe Equity Index
Cheapest US equity funds have produced better returns compared to pricier active peers