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Fees Fall Significantly In Some ESG And Impact Strategy Types

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.

11.15.21
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Castlelake Names Four To Partnership Group

The appointment of these partners reflects Castlelake’s desire to elevate differentiated talent across the organization and continually optimize its leadership.

11.12.21
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Gary Gensler’s 2-And-20 Push Won’t Help Hedge Fund Investors

The SEC chair’s suggestions that fees should go down would foster strategies designed to attract clients rather than improving performance.

11.12.21
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Hedge Fund 2-And-20 Fee Structure In SEC Chief’s Crosshairs

Gary Gensler, whose resume includes a stint at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., says he’s amazed that the hedge fund 2-and-20 fee model has prevailed in the decades since he left Wall Street.

11.12.21
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Active Bond Funds Outperformed Stocks In One-Year Period

It appears that active bond funds have been actively outperforming their stock market peers, according to data from Morningstar.

11.12.21
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Rebounding Markets Give DB Plan Funded Status A Boost In October

Improved funded status and a potential interest rate hike ahead signal a time for rebalancing and de-risking for corporate defined benefit plan sponsors.

11.12.21
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DOL Sets New Tone On ESG Investing And Proxy Voting With Recently Proposed Rule

The Proposed Rule would replace final regulations implemented by the DOL in 2020 under the Trump administration.

11.12.21
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Look Beyond China For Opportunities In Emerging Markets

The outlook may be changing for China but there are many other emerging markets opportunities elsewhere.

11.12.21
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Hedge Funds Start Q4 On A High Note With Majority In The Black

The global hedge fund business started the fourth quarter of 2021 on a high note, with aggregate industry performance at +1.88 per cent in October and just over 70 per cent of funds reporting to eVestment seeing positive results for the month, according to the just-released October 2021 eVestment hedge fund performance data.

11.12.21
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How To Protect Portfolios When Inflation Hits: Advisors' Advice

The October CPI data shows 6.2% inflation over past 12 months. How are advisors protecting client investments?

11.12.21