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LFDE expends its range with Echiquier Alpha Major

This new solution allows us to expose ourselves in part to equities with reduced volatility and to benefit from the SRI expertise of Echiquier Financial.

Hermes EOS urges Alphabet to lead responsible AI practice

“There are clearly many areas of concern for investors with Alphabet’s use of artificial intelligence.

How this fund selector meets his 30% target for ESG-focused funds

‘It’s very interesting for us to see that they have really used their shareholder status to promote companies’ sustainable character.’

Hedge fund Cheyne raises €1bn for stressed loan fund

Regulatory and accounting changes prompt banks to offload troubled mid-market loans

Adviser role expected to change 'significantly'

The CFA Institute stated the development of new skills will be "essential" to remaining competitive in the industry, warning investment professionals must "adapt or risk obsolescence".

Kuwaiti stake in Green Reit raises eyebrows

The investment comes from the combination of three funds in which the Kuwaitis are invested: run by Threadneedle Asset Management, Axa Investment Managers, Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale.

Mirabaud Asset Management launches Fixed Maturity EMD fund

Emerging Market 2024 Fixed Maturity strategy

Calastone study reveals returns and fees are the investment priorities for millennials not ethical investing

Long term returns and fees came out on top, with 53% of millennials rating them as their key consideration when choosing investment funds.

Cannabis Oil Now Available in Harrods of London

Dragonfly Biosciences supplies three of its CBD oil products to the famous London store.

Church of England achieves second place in global responsible investment industry rankings

This follows investor engagement by the Church of England Pensions Board, on behalf of Climate Action 100+.

Looming ‘boom’ times for Investment Funds

Cyprus for some years are now watching funds under their management increase at a rapid speed.

UK investment body launches drive to recruit black fund managers

This report seeks to do that by giving a voice to black people who have not previously always been heard.

Investors flee UK equity income funds

Brian Dennehy, an adviser at Dennehy Weller, said the decline in assets in the sector in recent years was largely attributable to this factor.

GMO: Tailoring liquid alts to southern Europe

The strategy combines long-term valuation signals with shorter-term sentiment indicators, with the goal to deliver absolute returns of 5% over cash by taking long and short positions on equities, bonds, currencies and commodity indices.

German fund house ACATIS launches Asia equity fund

The investment process starts with the analysis of the company' business model, and follows with its future viability and the market position.

French Family Office Invests $5 Million In Twiga Foods

Twiga operates collection centers across Kenya, as well as a central pack house with cold storage facilities.

Rock-star fund manager Woodford gets booed off stage

His background could hardly be described as privileged. Raised in Berkshire, where he attended Maidenhead Grammar, his father earned a living printing postcards.

These Asset Managers Are Growing Revenue Faster Than Others

An asset manager’s commitment to technology is highly correlated with revenue growth, a new survey finds.

YFM Makes £60M First Close OF New Fund

A total of £45m was raised for YFM's Buy-Out Fund I, which had a final close in April 2017.

Smart beta adoption reaches record high, finds FTSE Russell

The survey reflects trends seen in the wider ETF industry with investors ploughing $77.6bn into smart beta ETFs globally during 2018, bringing total assets under management within the space to $618bn, according to ETF industry consultant ETFGI.

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