Asset Managers – Page 57
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Research Affiliates launches benchmarks linked to gender diversity
Firms with fewer women can be less equipped to handle problems, argues smart beta specialist
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Why ESG ‘misunderstanding’ is a barrier to adoption
Many people discussing ESG themes ‘are still talking ethics’ instead of investment, says UK CIO
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Generali Investments splits to create LDI specialist arm
LDI arm separates from ‘growth engine’, which will consist of ‘unconstrained and distinctive’ strategies
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Asset managers urge ‘immediate action’ on transaction cost methodology
Regulator should suspend and replace use of slippage cost methodology for calculating implicit transaction costs
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NewsPerformance fees correlated with underperformance, study finds
Finance professor finds performance fee charging funds return 50-70 bps less on average than peers without such a fee
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Special ReportImplementation: The future is active
While passive ETFs continue to dominate flows, active ETFs are one of the factors that will drive further growth in the sector
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Netherlands roundup: Managers back textile industry fair pay initiative
Plus: APG to move office in cost-cutting move; ASR seeds ESG emerging market debt ETF
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NewsESG roundup: Japan’s giant pension selects S&P for ESG indices
Also: BlackRock and Thomson Reuters launch inclusion and diversity index; German association publishes ESG glossary
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Tanguy van de Werve to head European funds lobby group
Former AFME managing director to take EFAMA top role on 1 January
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Asset management roundup: Generali backs ‘disruptive’ startup with $4bn
Also: Willis Towers Watson’s AMX crosses $6bn threshold with insurance client
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Dutch asset managers join class action against Volkswagen
APG and ABN Amro scheme sue car manufacturer for damages in wake of emissions scandal
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Seven managers set to lose major LGPS mandates as pooling continues
LGPS Central names Harris Associates, Union Investment and Schroders to share global active equity fund
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NewsAsset management roundup: Tech ETFs launched, TOBAM cuts carbon
Lyxor and Invesco launch tech-based exchange-traded funds, TOBAM cuts its carbon footprint, and IM Global Partners adds liquid alts
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AXA IM reshuffle continues with ESG integration effort
Asset manager hires ESG research chief from BMO as part of major restructuring
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First State to transfer up to £4.3bn to Ireland as part of Brexit prep
Asset manager has proposed to move money from 18 UK-based strategies to their EU equivalents
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Investec to spin off and list asset management arm
Henrik du Toit, current joint Investec group CEO designate, is to lead standalone manager
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Candriam extends tobacco, coal bans to all assets
Policy will no longer be limited to assets invested according to SRI principles
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News10 years on from Lehman: seven trends that have shaped the industry
Pension funds and asset managers – what’s changed since 2008?
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Neuberger Berman hires European bond team from BNP Paribas AM
Six-strong team to be based in Paris, led by Patrick Barbe
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NewsLocal authority pensions seek independent cost monitor
LGPS Advisory Board tenders for third party to help oversee compliance with its influential disclosure code
