Macro Views | 10 Mar 16
Survey: Investors want transparency
Both retail and institutional investors agree that financial professionals are falling short on the related issues of transparency and fees, according to a CFA Institute survey report.
ECB cut would boost peripheral sovereign bonds – Pioneer
The expected 10 basis point rate cut by the European Central Bank this week would provide a “big boost” to peripheral sovereign markets such as Italy, according to Tanguy Le Saout, head of European fixed income at Pioneer Investments.
Macro Views | 7 Mar 16
Brexit would negatively affect UK retail demand – Investec
While a vote to leave the European Union would likely be negative for UK retail demand, the sector is more resilient than many others, according to Investec.
People Moves | 4 Mar 16
Source UK hires ex-OMGI head as CEO
The former chief executive of Old Mutual Global Investors, Julian Ide, has been hired as chief executive of Source UK Services, the latest in a series of management announcements this year.
ANALYSIS: Time running out for Europe’s closet trackers
With returns from European equities distinctly harder to come by than during the QE inspired climb last year, active funds falling short in active share terms are going to find investors less forgiving.