Africa-focused private capital investment hits record in 2021
April 19, 2022 02:20:28 PMThe total value of private capital deals reported in Africa hit a record $7.4 billion in 2021, more than double the previous year's total.
Australia’s AMP in discussions over private markets sale
April 19, 2022 09:56:51 AMAMP is in discussions with multiple parties regarding the sale of its remaining private markets businesses.
Headlines they'd like to see this year
January 10, 2022 12:00:00 AMP&I asked sources for the headlines they think are most — and least — likely to appear in print in 2022.
Uncertainty the watchword for the new year
January 10, 2022 12:00:00 AMEconomists are warning that 2022 will be another uncertain year.
Jonathan Little joins fray in buying manager stakes
July 12, 2021 12:00:00 AMJonathan Little is used to building businesses from scratch, but doing it in the middle of a pandemic is a totally different thing.
Panel: Investors should view diversity as a strategy
July 12, 2021 12:00:00 AMThe inclusion of diverse money managers in an investment portfolio should be viewed as an alpha play, with the potential to boost returns.
Europe’s central bank alters inflation target to 2%
July 08, 2021 01:38:01 PMThe ECB will aim for 2% inflation over the medium-term under a new monetary policy strategy, altering its target for "price stability."
Cost pressures keep operating profits stable as AUM rises – report
July 08, 2021 08:09:42 AMMoney managers' operating profits failed to follow an upward trend in global AUM, as cost pressures and fee contraction continued to bite.
Industry initiative, regulators move to improve diversity in finance
July 07, 2021 01:01:52 PMAn industry association and regulators are separately consulting on efforts to improve diversity in the U.S., Canada and U.K.
Net-zero managers initiative adds 41 to signatory list
July 06, 2021 11:32:58 AMForty-one managers joined an initiative to achieve net-zero emissions in portfolios by 2050, taking total signatories to 128.
AMG adds ESG-focused Parnassus Investments to affiliates stable
July 06, 2021 08:56:42 AMAffiliated Managers Group agreed to acquire a majority equity stake in ESG-dedicated money manager Parnassus Investments.
Norfolk-led LGPS funds choose 10 for actuarial, governance consultancy
July 01, 2021 02:11:31 PMBlackstone picks managing director for technology-focused portfolio
July 01, 2021 12:11:06 PMHala Zeine joined Blackstone's portfolio operations group as a managing director for the technology sector.
Neuberger Berman selects head of U.K. insurance solutions
July 01, 2021 11:44:19 AMOliver Little joined Neuberger Berman as head of U.K. insurance solutions based in London.
SDGs have significant overlap with financial indicators – report
July 01, 2021 12:00:00 AMResearch shows a "significant" overlap between the United Nations' 17 sustainable development goals and financial performance indicators.
Deloitte to move $1.4 billion in retirement assets to sustainability fund
June 30, 2021 03:25:08 PMDeloitte will shift $1.4 billion in default fund assets into a new sustainability-focused strategy.
Norfolk County Council preps search for stewardship services providers
June 30, 2021 02:48:57 PMFCA calls for improvement in standards for authorized fund managers
June 30, 2021 11:05:11 AMFirms that delegate the investment management of their strategies to third-party firms need to improve their standards.
French coalition promotes consideration of social issues in climate transition
June 30, 2021 10:43:41 AMFrench investors launched an initiative promoting the consideration of social issues amid the low-carbon transition.
Bridgepoint looking to list shares in London
June 29, 2021 12:24:18 PMPrivate assets manager Bridgepoint intends to undertake an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange, raising about $416 million.
Russell 3000 market cap reaches almost $48 trillion following reconstitution
June 28, 2021 03:22:35 PMThe U.S. equity market increased by 51.9% for the year to May 7, with the market cap of Russell 3000 companies hitting $47.7 trillion.
Japan closing gap with other countries on corporate governance
June 28, 2021 12:00:00 AMImprovements to Japanese corporate governance have been noticeable over recent years, but more work is needed.
Managers cautious as Japanese firms revamp governance
June 28, 2021 12:00:00 AMJapan is making progress in improving corporate governance, but tokenism and overboarding are creeping up as companies meet new standards.
Health-care plans adapt to reassure participants amid COVID-19
June 25, 2021 10:06:17 AMHealth-care professionals got a helping hand with their finances at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, executives said on a webinar.
Crypto manager Nickel Digital chooses first head of business development
June 22, 2021 01:14:21 PMHenry Howell joined digital assets hedge fund manager Nickel Digital Asset Management as head of business development.