If your business isn’t taking social media seriously, it should. Exclusive research reveals which fund groups have the biggest online followings on different platforms – and who is punching above their AUM weight. Just last week, a senior distribution head talked about the importance of intergenerational wealth transfers. Building a brand and relevance among younger generations, as well as today’s target market, should not be overlooked.

The semi-gating of Blackstone’s Real Estate Income Trust highlights the risks for fund groups growing their private asset operations. David Stevenson questions the sturdiness of the valuation models underpinning these plans. Groups should consider what the true appetite among fund buyers is – anecdotally, it’s less fervent than a few months ago.

No prizes for guessing why: fixed income is making a comeback. But this will be cold comfort to those whose funds have been hammered with outflows this year – the asset class has lost nearly half a trillion dollars. Hit hard was bond giant Pimco. We look at how those losses were distributed and how performance held up.

Don’t miss Citywire’s Gender Diversity Awards, presented live online tomorrow, 7 December, at 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET. The awards recognise progress across the whole business, including those employing female managers and mixed-gender teams. Register now to watch.

Will Robins, Editor, Citywire Amplify