Asset Managers – Page 153
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NewsDeutsche to unveil new strategy in September as wealth, asset management divisions merge
GERMANY – As bank reveals new corporate strategy due in September, funds criticise succession planning.
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Specialisation in Spezialfonds continues, find German studies
GERMANY – Inflows into Spezialfonds remain above 10-year average, with increase in focused mandates.
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NewsMonopolising shareholder votes is dangerous, warns Aberdeen
Asset manager warns that shareholder engagement platforms are positive, but pose problems.
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Asset managers could charge significant fees when buying bank loan books - Moody's
Ratings agency highlights attractiveness of loans for asset managers as banks deleverage.
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NewsAsset managers likely to focus on less liquid assets in coming years - EFAMA
Asset managers expected to show interest in assets being sold by banks as sector deleverages.
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ESG roundup: IMA on governance, SWIP on fracking
UK’s IMA argues for importance of allowing company boards to decide in best interest.
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NewsHermes names interim CEO Nusseibeh as permanent head
Saker Nusseibeh will hold dual role of CEO and head of investments following six months as interim.
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NewsPGGM and Rabobank apply to launch Dutch PPI targeting small firms
Asset manager PGGM says that if successful, it would consider PPI for self-employed health workers.
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NewsCBI calls on UK funds to boost in-house management to access infrastructure
Report by business group urges government to boost credit ratings of projects, introduce tax break.
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NewsTobam enters partnership with Amundi for Asian, Middle Eastern expansion
FRANCE – Amundi to acquire minority interest in Tobam from company's employees and CalPERS.
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NewsUK pension funds turn to diversification to offset volatility
More than 60% of respondents to Barings survey see greater diversification as 'key tactic'.
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NewsESG roundup: French SRI, ERAFP, GO, CSRC
French SRI market grows by 69% in 2011 to more than €115bn, according to Novethic.
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Asset manager roundup: Barclays, BlackRock, Robeco, Man Group, FRM, Belaco
Barclays to offload 20% stake in asset manager BlackRock for $6.1bn.
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NewsAsset managers wary of contagion from Greek exit
Yet they disagree on global economy's ability to recover from such an event.
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NewsRatings agency Feri welcomes new competitor Roland Berger
GERMANY – German consultancy takes first steps toward creation of a 'ratings agency of European origin'.
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NewsInstitutional investors ignorant of emerging market risks – BNY Mellon
Investors must pay more attention to 'reality' behind returns, asset manager says.
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NewsAXA infrastructure fund III acquires Luxembourg utility
Company's third infrastructure fund to acquire 24% of Enovos for €330m by end of June.
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AP4-seeded Japan Engagement fund makes first investments
Joint venture between Governance for Owners, Tokio Marine Asset Management targeting SMEs.
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NewsDeutsche, Guggenheim Partners limit talks to acquisition of RREEF
Talks launched in February previously covered sale of three further divisions, including DB Advisors.
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NewsRoger Yates steps down as chief executive at Pioneer Investments
Current head of Western Europe Sandro Pierri to be confirmed successor at board meeting in July.
