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Real estate and hedge fund managers secure most assets from institutional investors

July 11, 2016

Total assets managed by the top 100 alternative investment managers globally rose to $3.6tn at the end of 2015, up 3 per cent on the previous year, according to research produced by Willis Towers Watson.

HFSB guidance targets transparency in hedge fund administrator reporting

March 1, 2016

The Hedge Fund Standards Board (HFSB) has published guidance for administrator transparency reports (ATRs) that are sent by hedge fund administrators to investors.

Active management better bet for investors in the long run

January 12, 2016

The individual circumstances and long-term perspective of investors should determine active and passive allocations rather than recent outperformance, says a report.

Climate change is a major concern for European investors as ESG becomes critical issue for many

November 23, 2015

Climate change is increasingly becoming a priority for European investors, according to a survey by responsible investment market research firm Novethic.

Escalating cyber risks demand pro-active governance says report

November 4, 2015

Financial firms including alternative investment funds must take a much more pro-active stance to deal with escalating cyber risk threats, says a Conference Board report.

Financial industry needs better data controls and standards says Fima report

October 2, 2015

The financial industry needs better data controls and standards to avoid future crises and to reap the benefits of well managed data, says a Financial Information Management (Fima) report.

Global alternative AUM grows as institutional investors continue to pour money into the sector

July 14, 2015

Total global alternative assets under management hit $6.3tn last year, up 10.5 per cent from $5.7tn in 2013, according to a survey by Towers Watson produced together with the Financial Times.

US interest rate rise likely later this year says Fed chair Yellen

July 11, 2015

The US Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates later this year provided the economy continues to improve, Fed chair Janet Yellen said in a speech in Cleveland, Ohio.

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