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ESG investing
Aegon to invest €1.9bn in HSBC GAM's sustainable index as part of ESG push
21 January 2021, 10:03
The UK pension solutions provider will be the first investor in the new index product of the asset manager.
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Diversity
Loomis Sayles names first diversity, equity and inclusion chief
21 January 2021, 09:30
Boston-based group creates new position to attract, develop and retain diverse talent.
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Emerging Market Debt
Four reasons Eaton Vance has turned constructive on EMD
21 January 2021, 09:20
Developing world debt unit surprised by slow swing in positivity.
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Analysis
Long on bonds: five fund managers to know in global corporates
21 January 2021, 09:00
VIDEO: One team of experts has produced continued outperformance, while a sector specialist is producing stellar short-term numbers.
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Fund Launch
BNY Mellon focuses on global cures with latest fund launch
21 January 2021, 08:01
Healthcare breakthroughs and biotech pioneers will be targeted in new thematic strategy.
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Performance
Dig for victory: The best Equity – Agriculture funds revealed
21 January 2021, 07:58
A closer look at the leading performers in one of Citywire’s new thematic sectors.
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Fund Manager Changes
A-rated equity veteran retires to become maths teacher
21 January 2021, 07:56
Experienced fund manager to drop multi-billion-dollar funds and turn to education.
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Analysis
Top three managers leading the way in the Equity - Ecology sector
20 January 2021, 14:31
Citywire Selector took a closer look at the outperforming strategies in one of its five new thematic sectors.
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Appointment
Jupiter's sustainable strategies chief appointed CIO of EdenTree
20 January 2021, 12:34
The move follows the ESG veteran’s departure from Jupiter after 20 years.
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Alternatives
Alts moving from optional to essential alpha plays: JPM report
20 January 2021, 12:20
Study into prevailing trends finds post-pandemic portfolios will rely on income and diversifying powers of non-traditional thinking.
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin takes most crowded trade crown for first since end of 2017
20 January 2021, 12:14
Fund managers push cash to lowest levels in eight years but fears over crypto rise to the fore.
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ESG investing
Jupiter restructures funds as veteran head of sustainability strategy exit
20 January 2021, 10:42
UK-based firm makes several senior appointments to reinforce overall work in ecology and sustainability strategies.
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ESG investing
Nordic pension giant picks Nordea to run $240m EM strategy
20 January 2021, 10:22
Finnish Varma selected the asset manager to run ESG-focused equity mandate.
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ESG investing
Storebrand hires head of sustainable investments
20 January 2021, 09:54
The new hire will contribute his international experience, as the firm aims to grow outside of home markets in Norway and Sweden.
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Outlook
Carmignac kicks off 2021 with three key trends to watch
20 January 2021, 09:34
French fund house’s founder highlights how the global shutdown has affected investment thinking.
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Alternatives
The fund manager who thinks ESG needs the quants factor
20 January 2021, 09:17
Basil Williams, CEO of Welton Investment Partners says too much of the ESG market is focused on long-only equity strategies and using quant skills can elevate performance
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Emerging Markets
Why PMs are not worried about Alibaba crackdown
20 January 2021, 08:00
Citywire rated fund managers explain why Jack Ma's disappearance from public view doesn't sway them and why the continue to hold on to the name.
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podcast
Ratings Radar Podcast: The best managers in China and ecology funds
20 January 2021, 08:00
This latest episode takes a look at the risks in the emerging world and the promise found in ecology-focused investing.
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Alternatives
Clamour grows to overhaul the Eltif regime
19 January 2021, 14:31
Some argue that Eltifs can stand alongside Ucits and help open up private markets to retail investors but much has to change until this becomes a reality
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real assets
Fidelity enters private credit market with team hire
19 January 2021, 11:06
Fidelity International hires team from digital bank MeDirect as popularity in the asset class grows.
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acquisition
$1.1tn US asset manager buys renewables firm for real assets arm
19 January 2021, 09:56
Nuveen strikes deal to meet growing demand for environmentally responsible investments.
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Fund Launch
Scientific fixed income boutique launches alternative credit fund
19 January 2021, 09:52
UK-based group unites with Alt Ucits platform to bring strategy to wider audience.
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People moves
A-rated duo to exit AllianzGI stepping off €2.3bn sustainable equity strategy
19 January 2021, 09:51
The fund managers are leaving the firm to pursue other opportunities in March this year.
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Fund manager views
Frontier frontlines: What's next for sub-EM funds after index overhaul?
19 January 2021, 09:51
Frontier market equity managers on how to handle changes in sector leaders and which countries could come next.
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Fund Manager Changes
Schroders adds PM as market neutral fund goes sustainable
19 January 2021, 08:06
The fund manager will join Citywire + rated Nicholette McDonald-Brown.