There might be light at the end of the tunnel, but it ain’t here yet.
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Value stance rewards managers with first AAA rating
The year comes to a close with a host of managers gaining their AAA wings.
Real Life: A cheaper, smarter way to fly business to the US
Companies are clamping down on travel costs. Here’s how to travel in comfort while keeping the expenses department happy.
Real regulatory reform looks like prevention, not a cure
You wouldn’t allow untested pharmaceuticals, so why toxic financial products, asks Rob Kyprianou.
Euroclear-Goji deal marks private market turning point
This is a big deal – you do not get more mainstream than this.
The bear market hits new fund launches
Fund launches are hard to time. This year’s downturn hit them badly.
David Roberts: Enjoy the good times. They never last
It’s a wonderful life being a fund manager – really. Celebrate the good times when you get the chance.
The red-hot market for private-assets talent may be cooling
This year we have seen asset managers bolster their offerings in private assets with big hires and bigger acquisitions. But there are signs that recruitment is slowing down.
Avoid clichés and think long-term: How to make your brand mean something
A strategic marketing consultancy examined how asset managers express their values. The results were unimpressive. Here’s how you can improve.