Active management and alternatives are preferences for institutional investors in 2019

December 18, 2018

Institutional investors have a preference for alternatives and private market assets with plans to increase allocations in 2019, according to a survey by Natixis Investment Managers.

Mercer sees strong trends in 2019 likely to affect investor behaviour

December 13, 2018

The key themes and trends expected to influence economic and market dynamics in 2019. The investment themes institutional investors should consider in 2019 include the white waters of the late cycle, according to a report by global consultant Mercer.

Investing benefits from focus on social and environmental aspects

December 12, 2018

A focus on social and environmental elements on investment management can boost financial returns, according to research from impact investing consulting firm Tideline in partnership with Impact Capital Managers (ICM).

Esma values EU derivative market at €660tn

October 18, 2018

European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) has valued the EU’s derivatives markets at €660tn at the end of December 2017 in its first annual statistical report.

Lyxor signs onto Climate Action 100+

October 13, 2018

Lyxor Asset Management is joining the international initiative Climate Action 100+, a collaborative initiative united almost 300 investors representing over $30tn in assets under management (AUM).

Younger investors put more emphasis on impact investing

August 23, 2018

Impact investing is growing in popularity, according to research by American Century Investments.

Institutional investors eye opportunities in global infrastructure

May 23, 2018

The need to invest in essential infrastructure for public use is a 21st century imperative, according to a study by Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML).