Alternative data specialist QuantCube Technology has launched the the QuantCube real-time GDP Canada Nowcast giving investment firms and hedge funds real-time insight, based on alternative data sources, on whether an event or trend happening in the US economy is affecting
Credit and equity managers are leading the charge in regard to the consideration of diversity metrics when researching potential investments, Redington research has found. Almost all asset managers across all asset classes appear to be recognising the importance of diversity
The sweeping changes and far-reaching trade upheaval brought about by Brexit and Covid-19 heralds sizable investment opportunities for hedge fund managers, according to a new study by IG Prime. The report – ‘An Analysis of Post-Brexit Economies’ – examines the
A new study from bfinance, the independent investment consultancy, has revealed that institutional asset management fees have fallen significantly in a number of asset classes – particularly certain ESG or Impact strategy types.
Fund managers and investors remain split over how they integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into their risk and investment processes, with industry participants citing a lack of clarity over data reliability, comparability and standardisation as the main challenge.
According to a new research paper, Financing the Economy, published by the Alternative Credit Council (ACC) in partnership with Allen & Overy, private credit managers are accelerating the integration of ESG into their investment strategies and engagement with businesses on
A first-of-its-kind report on separately managed accounts (SMAs) in the hedge fund industry from national law firm Seward & Kissel LLP reveals that investor demand for bespoke products has resulted in an increase in SMAs. The SMA Snapshot Report offers
Linedata, a global provider of asset management and credit technology data and services, has unveiled its tenth Global Asset Management Survey Report in partnership with financial services insights and advisory firm, Aite Novarica. The survey of 200 asset managers, hedge
The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) has just published new research exploring where hedge funds are sourcing talent and the steps taken to retain employees during the so-called ’Great Resignation’ and what roles (such as ESG specialists) will be most
Quant technology provider SigTech has launched a new Data Showroom, which revolutionises the way data owners sell their data to fund managers and asset owners, reducing the sales cycle from months to weeks.
