Investment
ECB remains in wait-and-see mode as inflation picks up
The European Central Bank (ECB) is keeping its monetary policy unchanged, as ECB-president Mario Draghi expressed confidence that inflation in the Eurozone is “converging to our objective”.
Impax AM sees Asia environmental opportunities
Impax Asset Management can see opportunities in Asia but the lack of clarity on environmental issues from the new US president means a growth outlook for environment-themed investing is difficult, said Ian Simm, Impax Asset Management’s London-based chief executive.
Is duration risk an issue for high-yield investors?
As inflation is rising and interest rates seem to have bottomed, investors are reducing the duration of their bond portfolios. But is duration risk really a factor in all fixed income asset classes?
Investment | 19 Jan 17
New plans for KBI Global Investors after Amundi deal
The ins and outs of KBI Global Investors’ recent tie-up with Amundi and the mutual benefits of the new ownership structure, as explained by director Geoff Blake.
EI Sturdza launches actively managed strategic beta flex fund
EI Sturdza Investment Funds has launched a Dublin-domiciled Strategic Beta Flex Fund that invests in a globally diversified portfolio of equity funds and reduces volatility by partially or fully hedging the underlying market exposure.