Asset Managers – Page 2
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Special ReportTop 500 Asset Managers: Global rankings 2026
There are few changes in this year’s ranking among the top 10 managers. The top five spots are unchanged, with BlackRock retaining first position, followed closely by Vanguard. Goldman Sachs Asset Management overtakes Capital Group to grab seventh position, while PIMCO claims the ninth spot from BNY Investments.
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Special ReportTop 500 Asset Managers: European institutional rankings 2026
The ranking of top managers of European institutional assets has shifted significantly relative to last year’s ranking.
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Special ReportResearch: The rise of operational alpha
The asset management industry must pay more attention to the investment performance gains derived from improving process efficiency and technology
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Special ReportStrategy panel: The asset manager of the future
To secure growth, companies need a strong focus on institutional clients, a clear private market strategy and a credible plan to integrate artificial intelligence
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Special ReportIndustry perspective: Asset managers face winds of change
A new phase is emerging, driven by digital distribution, direct-to-consumer models and a large intergenerational transfer of wealth
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Special ReportBoutiques: The hidden cost of scale
Consolidation within the asset management world continues apace, but what are the constraints?
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NewsJanus Henderson bolsters European private credit with Rantum acquisition
Rantum’s expertise in private equity could support future product development as part of Janus Henderson’s wider private markets strategy
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Fidelity and L&G see each default fund reach £25bn AUM
Plus: Mansion House Accord anniversary; Venture capital commitment; Pensions Commission urged to be brave; LTAF launch
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NewsIPE Top 500 Asset Managers preview: leading managers report slower AUM growth
Weak US dollar translates into lower AUM growth in euro terms, but top managers consolidate market share
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NewsPartners Group targets pension demand for income-focused private equity
Lower-leverage private equity strategy targets institutional demand for income alongside long-term capital appreciation
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ResearchIPE institutional market survey: Small and mid cap equities managers 2026
The assets invested by global manaers in small and mid-cap equities continue to grow, confirming the positive trends of the past few years.
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ResearchIPE institutional market survey: Managers of Irish institutional assets 2026
The headline figure in this year’s IPE survey of asset managers of Irish institutional assets is up by about 0.4% compared with last year’s growth of 21% – but AUM is still higher than the 2022 peak.
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ResearchIPE institutional market survey: Managers of UK institutional assets 2026
In this year’s survey of UK institutional and pension fund assets, managers reported a headline figure of €4.03trn, 3% higher than last year, while the figure for UK pension fund assets fell by about 1.7% to €2.24trn.
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NewsEFAMA warns EU due diligence proposals could disrupt UCITS distribution
Asset managers raise concerns over proposed EU anti-money laundering standards, noting potential disruption to global distribution of UCITS investment funds
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NewsAsset manager duo targets global active ETF in strategic partnership
State Street Investment Management and Ninety One will launch active UCITS ETFs targeting global and emerging markets investors
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NewsMarket-led narrative on climate action has hit ‘fundamental limits’
LSE researchers warn asset owners must reset climate strategies around policy, mandates and practical levers for real-world transition
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NewsPRI data shows asset owners tighten RI oversight of managers
Data by Principles for Responsible Investment shows asset owners are increasing scrutiny of managers and deepening RI implementation efforts
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NewsAsset managers rethink research budgets amid AI shift
Substantive Research data shows 736 mid-tier analysts exited the market between 2023 and 2026, contributing to a leaner sell-side structure
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NewsAsset owner diversity initiative builds data platform to boost industry action
New platform to offer Asset Owner Diversity Charter signatories opportunity to act on diversity data ‘with new rigour’
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NewsSwisscanto private equity funds attract CHF319m from pension investors
Domestic pension investors drive fundraising momentum across Swisscanto’s private equity and decarbonisation strategies
