Financial markets are reacting with both trepidation and anticipation to Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election. The so-called ‘Red Sweep,’ which also sees Republicans take control of Congress, has investors bracing for substantial …

Impact investments still face challenges in differentiating themselves on the very metrics they champion, unlike conventional investments focused purely on financial returns, according to Stephen Liberatore, lead ESG-fixed income portfolio manager at …

UBS Asset Management has expanded its digital asset capabilities with the launch of the “UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund Token” (uMINT), a tokenised money market product built on Ethereum’s distributed ledger. Announced from Singapore on November 1, …

Luxembourg’s financial regulator CSSF has delivered a sharp warning to the country’s Investment Fund Managers (IFMs) regarding weaknesses in oversight practices when delegating portfolio management. The CSSF’s latest review highlights specific …

Flexible allocation funds typically have broad latitude to adjust their asset allocation. Additionally, their managers have the freedom to add alternative asset classes to the mix, with gold being a well-known option. Although the traditional mix of …

In our increasingly polarised society, political messages are more frequently being ‘hidden’ within economic analyses. With the US presidential election approaching, the number of these messages is growing, with the truth often bending slightly to …

A narrow victory for Kamala Harris in the U.S. election could stir up significant market turbulence. Trump appears unwilling to concede, and his resistance might disrupt the current rally. It wouldn’t be the first time. Asset managers seem prepared for …

This week’s overview of industry appointments in and outside Luxembourg includes updates from State Street, Vistra, RBC Bluebay Asset Management, and Cyberr. Barbara Roth Barbara Roth has been appointed chief administrative officer (CAO) for Continental …

As the shift towards passive investing continues to reshape the asset management industry, active managers are exploring new strategies and product formats to maintain their edge. In an interview, Joseph Pinto, CEO of M&G Investments, outlined how the …

In our increasingly polarised society, political messages are more frequently being ‘hidden’ within economic analyses. With the US presidential election approaching, the number of these messages is growing, with the truth often bending slightly to …

Financial markets react nervously to Trump victory and Red Sweep

Impact investments struggle to stand out against each other

UBS launches tokenised money market fund

CSSF urges Luxembourg’s IFMs to strengthen delegation oversight

Morningstar: mixed funds with gold exposure

Chart of the week: tariff nonsense!

How a narrow loss for Trump could rock the markets

Transfer Thursday: State Street, Vistra, RBC Bluebay

Active manager M&G seeks new paths to compete with passive

Chart of the week: tariff nonsense!