Archive » 2010 » Issue 81 (June)
Fighting against regulatory fatigue
26 May, 2010
Ucits has proved to be a resounding success on a global scale, but there are fears about the levels of regulation in the upcoming AIFM directive.
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A second look at European stocks
26 May, 2010
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Adrian Darley, Ignis |
Although Europe is struggling to emerge from recession, wealth management stocks in particular are worth a look, writes Yuri Bender.
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Brazil’s lucrative market overlooked by global players
26 May, 2010
The domestic retail banks in Brazil are not going to give up their domination of the private banking market without a fight, write Karl von Bezing and Ziggy Harris, but there are huge opportunities for foreign players.
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UBP intent on a return to fund of funds summit
26 May, 2010
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Richard Wohanka, UBP |
Despite the problems at Union Bancaire Privée, Richard Wohanka still believes in the fund of funds model, although he recognises asset allocation processes need reforming. Yuri Bender reports.
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Nordea to bring expat crowd in from the cold
26 May, 2010
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Jhon Mortensen, Nordea |
Nordea’s private banking chief Jhon Mortensen tells Yuri Bender why catering for highly mobile customers who move from country to country is a recipe for growth, and how the bank is embracing the “onshore” model.
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Coming out on top
26 May, 2010
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Serge Ledermann, Banque Heritage |
Financial centres across the globe are competing to win the business of fund houses and wealth managers. Increasing levels of regulation are encouraging some to move to traditional European centres, although the lure of the Far East is also proving attractive. Yuri Bender reports.
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Product quality threatened by lack of transparency
26 May, 2010
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Deborah Fuhr, BlackRock |
The European ETF industry may be booming, but confusion over product definitions and a fragmented marketplace could hit their expansion into the retail sector, writes Elisa Trovato.
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Greek crisis dictating market
26 May, 2010
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Bryn Jones, Rathbones |
The focus in the corporate bond sector has turned towards active selection with managers looking to companies with exposure to the US and emerging markets, writes Ceri Jones.
The focus in the corporate bond sector has turned towards active selection with managers looking to companies with exposure to the
US and emerging markets, writes Ceri JonesThe focus in the corporate bond sector has turned towards active selection with managers looking to companies with exposure to the US and emerging markets, writes Ceri JoneThe focus in the corporate bond sector has turned towards active selection with managers looking to companies with exposure to the US and emerging markets, writes Ceri Jones.
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Ucits no guarantee of immunity from risk
26 May, 2010
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Marc Denogent, HFR Asset Management |
Ucits structures have proved incredibly popular with hedge fund allocators ever since the Madoff fraud, but the Ucits brand may be misleading investors as to the risks involved, reports Elisa Trovato.
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Thai value amongst political turbulence
26 May, 2010
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Patel Pinakin, JPMorgan |
Despite the political turmoil, Thailand remains attractive in terms of investment potential, although foreign investors may prefer other countries in the region that appear to be more stable, writes Elliot Smither.
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Research team builds global master list
26 May, 2010
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David Bailin, Citi Private Bank |
Funds have to pass a thorough due diligence screening process to make it onto Citi’s recommended list, as David Bailin explains to Elisa Trovato.
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Panel investment
26 May, 2010
Each month in PWM, 12 top European asset allocators reveal how they would spend €100,000 in a fund supermarket for a fairly conservative client with a balanced strategy.
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