Featured sectors this month include ecology, tech and EM debt. Plus browse our fully searchable table of all funds turning three this month.
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COP27: ESG leaders reflect on a year of little progress
As world leaders gather for the latest UN climate conference, we hear from ESG heads on the difficulties asset managers have faced in adapting over the past 12 months.
Hidden stars: BNY’s tiny mixed-asset fund rides high
Our latest look at outperforming sub-$100m funds includes the UK version of the Carmignac Emerging Patrimoine fund, which peaked at $41m last year.
Spanish selectors: Our clients show no interest in sustainable investing
Don’t believe the data. Spanish selectors are wary of ESG funds. Fears of being taken in by greenwashing are widespread, despite nearly half of funds declaring themselves Article 8.
‘This is what SFDR should have done’: Investors back UK regulator’s greenwashing rules
The new green labels proposal from the UK regulator may be seen as more progressive than its EU counterpart, but asset managers will have to watch diverging regimes closely.
Alts Insider: Fidelity ready to reap rewards of private asset planning
In our series on how groups have built and grown private assets operations, we look at Fidelity International, which is readying for real estate impact and direct lending funds.
Hidden champions: AAA bond managers under $100m
This week’s search through our manager data finds fund managers posting excellent below-the-radar performances in the Euro High Yield, Thai Baht and US Dollar bonds sectors.
Making an impact at Impax: Lisa Beauvilain
Impax’s head of sustainability is a specialist among specialists. She traces her route to the role and explains what her team does to support the organisation.
Private equity avoids buying ‘falling knife’ fund groups
Not even declining valuations are enough to attract private equity funds to asset managers. The stickier world of wealth management is a different story.