Infrastructure funds enter dramatically different environment
September 6, 2017
Institutional investors are finding it increasingly challenging to identify infrastructure opportunities, as the choices are wide and varied.
Secondary alternative asset market hits dealing volume high in first half of 2017
August 3, 2017
The secondary market for alternative assets hit a record deal volume of $22bn in the first half of the year. This is nearly double the $12bn in volume recorded in the same period last year.
Banks to lose as asset managers move to others under Mifid II research unbundling in 2018
January 16, 2017
With less than a year before the markets in financial instruments directive (Mifid II) rules kick in, most asset managers are shifting research budgets away from the top nine investment banks.
Tortoise Capital Advisors launches Ucits infrastructure fund as credit side offers 40 Act
January 6, 2017
Tortoise Capital Advisors, an investment manager specialising in listed energy investing, has the launched Tortoise North American Energy Infrastructure Fund.
Asset managers look to more automation of back office to help cut costs and improve efficiency
September 28, 2016
Improving automation of processes and regulatory reporting among top priorities for asset managers. Data centralisation is also another area targeted to help improve efficiency and cut reporting errors.
Amundi creates single alternatives platform as it aims to double AUM by 2020
September 27, 2016
Amundi has reorganised, launching a single platform to bring its capabilities in real and alternative assets (AI) together. The move makes Amundi one of the leading alternative asset managers in Europe.
Hedge funds and other alternatives to attract more capital as investors look for better performance
September 14, 2016
The growth of the alternatives industry is set to continue, according to data from Preqin. Performance is the key driver of capital into the sector.
Italy puts Cayman on white list paving way for increased investment through alternative fund structures
September 2, 2016
Italy has now included Cayman Island funds on its white list. This means Cayman funds will be free to invest in Italian securities such as bonds and securitisation instruments and receive interest payments gross of withholding tax.
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