Asset Managers – Page 4
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NewsAsset managers continue to raise the bar on sustainable investing – survey
But Isio sees plenty of work left to do at fund level
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NewsISS Stoxx to buy geospatial analytics firm
ISS says institutional investors showing greater need for geospatial data and enhanced risk analytics
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NewsM&G changes climate strategy to prioritise asset alignment and engagement
The 2025 target moves beyond reducing portfolio emissions to assess climate resilience of portfolio companies
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NewsBlackRock expands pass-through voting programme to Switzerland
Asset manager cites ‘growing interest from Swiss institutional clients in participating in the stewardship of their capital’
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NewsDutch pension funds should slash government bonds, says BlackRock
The risk-return profile is not attractive compared to other fixed income categories, according to the asset manager
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NewsPension fund leaders help shortlist EM blended finance proposals for BII campaign
A BII call for proposals attracted 27 ‘sophisticated and innovative’ entries
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Opinion PiecesGermany’s pension buyout market evolves
The pension buyout market in Germany is gradually evolving. Transactions to transfer companies’ liabilities to pension corporations (Rentnergesellschaften), the vehicle used for buyout deals, have occurred regularly in the first half of this year.
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ResearchIPE institutional market survey: Managers of Italian institutional assets 2025
Domestic players continue to dominate Italy’s insurance-heavy €787bn institutional asset management market, with Generali Asset Management, Intesa Sanpaolo’s Eurizon and Banco BPM’s Anima taking the top slots.
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ResearchIPE institutional market survey: Managers of France institutional assets 2025
This year’s substantial increase in French pension assets (+18%) reflects the broad shift from insurance-based savings under the Solvency II regime to IORPs.
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NewsMan Group to acquire Bardin Hill to bolster credit platform
Bardin Hill has significant expertise in managing credit strategies, combined with a sophisticated global client base
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NewsGerman bank reshapes asset management division under new head
As part of the reorganisation, LBBW has appointed Karen Armenakyan as head of asset management
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NewsStandard Chartered launches institutional crypto spot trading
The platform is designed for institutional participants such as corporates, investors and asset managers
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NewsUK government decides against green taxonomy
Decision unveiled in connection with the release of a financial services sector plan ahead of the chancellor’s annual Mansion House speech
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NewsEFAMA calls for EU-wide adoption of savings and investment accounts
European Commission is preparing to propose a European blueprint for savings and investment acccounts
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NewsL&G partners with Blackstone to accelerate growth ambition
L&G looks to enhance its competitive advantage in annuities market and bolster its asset management position in key geographies
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NewsESG data doesn’t help investors make better risk-return decisions – study
Scientific Beta’s out-of-sample research also finds that financially optimal use of ESG information entails a degree of tilting towards ESG laggards
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NewsBritish Business Bank to support diverse, emerging fund managers with £500m
This includes £400m to support managers from underrepresented groups and £100m towards supporting female fund managers
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NewsJupiter acquires CCLA to expand UK footprint
The acquisition will allow Jupiter to expand existing presence in the UK local authority sector
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AnalysisHas the SEC’s ‘13D’ ruling changed shareholder engagement?
In the first of a four-part series on stewardship and shareholder rights, Sophie Robinson-Tillet assesses the impact of a controversial update to shareholder disclosures
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NewsNorway launches independent review of SWF’s active management
Academics Trond Døskeland and André Wattø Sjuve of Bergen’s NHH appointed as expert group
