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FTSE index launch for insto investors

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2012
... the impending introduction of Australia's carbon tax of July 1 this year means it is time for pension funds and asset managers to begin incorporating carbon risks into their investment strategy. "Institutional investors have demonstrated an appetite ...

Electronic trading reduces risk for fund managers

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2012
... Calastone made the announcement this morning following a local pilot program involving platforms, custodians and asset managers including Aberdeen, RBC Dexia and Schroders. The network operates purely within the primary managed funds market, allowing ...

Perpetual changes distribution focus

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2011
... decision function also played a role in the move with product promotion to decision makers a key driver of growth for asset managers. "We will continue to distribute the current range of Perpetual Investments products, but we have to recognise the nature ...

Managed accounts get FOFA boost

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2011
... Integrated Financial Solutions, Value Investment Partners and iFinancial with new services for brokers and boutique asset managers. David Heather, head of distribution at IAS, said that while FOFA is a driving force behind the uptake in managed accounts ...

Congressmen agitate for US transaction tax

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2011
... said the presence of the Bill amidst debate around the similar transaction tax in Europe will keep pressure on asset managers and the financial services sector, reported Barron's financial news. "It's also likely to keep price-earnings multiples low ...

US unlikely to follow EU short selling ban

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 OCT 2011
Asset managers in Europe have reacted against an EU limited ban on short-selling of sovereign bonds but in the US the Securities Exchange Commission said it is unlikely to follow suit. Last week the European Union announced a ban on naked short selling ...

Towers Watson acquires NY investment adviser

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2011
... acquisition, WellsCanning clients will gain access to Towers Watson's consulting, analytical and research capabilities for asset managers, asset classes and regulations. WellsCanning offers investment consulting services for US-domiciled, offshore and ...

Brand reputation key to mandate wins

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2011
... activity among those with more than $1 billion under management significantly higher. But only 10 out of the top 38 US asset managers have achieved both high levels of awareness and favorability among institutional investors, Cogent found. While underperformance ...

Perpetual outsources central data hub

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2011
... streamlining our business processes and information flows." Other Cadis client platforms users include banks, regulators, asset managers, hedge funds, insurance companies and pension funds. This comes just four weeks after Perpetual closed its in-house ...

JP Morgan appoints head of transition management

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2011
... Worldwide Securities Services (WSS) is a securities servicing provider that helps institutional investors, alternative asset managers, broker dealers and equity issuers optimise efficiency, mitigate risk and enhance revenue. A division of JPMorgan Chase ...