Fewer than half of hedge fund managers are currently applying environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in making equity investment decisions. But, for those that do, the impact on their portfolios is considerable and growing, according to the Backstop-BarclayHedge Fund
Concerns about data and system security, and ensuring systems will be equipped for compliance with GPDR are among the key technology concerns for IT professionals in the finance sector, according to a new study from digital workplace provider Invotra. Research,
Sophisticated marketing is the next big investment for hedge funds and private equity firms, according to Meyler Capital, an integrated capital-raising and marketing services company for alternative investment managers. “In 2018, marketing is going mainstream in the multi-trillion-dollar alternative asset
Apex has launched a new ESG data and rating service, Apex GreenLight ESG Ratings (GreenLight), and appointing a Global Head of ESG Product to drive development. GreenLight will deliver an in-house developed ESG rating evaluating privately held companies globally, unlocking
Coleman Research, a global provider of primary research, has appointed Isaak Karaev to the newly created role of Executive Chairman. “With the launch last year of our SaaS platform, Coleman Exchange, digital strategy is taking on a key role in
AI Insight is to begin offering liquid alternative research reports in 2018, enabling advisors to compare the details and financial performance of alternative investment mutual funds. Given the growing popularity of liquid alternatives and need for research around this asset
Wealth and asset managers in Europe are closer to embracing new technologies than their sell-side counterparts because CEOs in the industry understand the importance of technology within the business, according to over 200 Information Technology (IT) executives working in the
The classic ‘2 and 20’ fee model is no longer the standard structure charged by the hedge fund industry, according to the results of a new survey undertaken by AIMA and FSM. The survey reveals that as fund managers and
Driven by SEC modernisation and continually changing regulatory requirements, Confluence is predicting a year of anxiety in 2018, but eventual positive systemic change, as firms work to achieve efficiency while meeting a broad range of back office demands. Confluence predicts
Graham Bishop, Investment Director at Heartwood Investment Management, on what Markit’s PMI surveys tell us about global growth trends… July’s readings of the Markit Purchasing Manufacturers’ Surveys (PMIs) offered no real standout surprises. However, they seem to support our view
