Regions
Staying top quartile – it’s nearly impossible for US equity managers
US equity funds have a hard time in beating their peers on a sustained basis. Only 4.28% of 678 US equity funds analysed by S&P managed to consistently finish in the top-quartile during three consecutive one-year periods from September 2012 to September 2015. So no wonder investors prefer the passive option.
Asia’s new fund flows double to $535bn in 2015
Total capital flowing into Asian investment products in 2015 hit $535bn, driven by mixed asset funds, according to Strategic Insight data.
BlueBay jumps on currency bandwagon with new Ucits fund
Global specialist fixed income manager BlueBay Asset Management has launched a new total return Luxembourg Ucits fund.
European ETF inflows grow by a third
Index-tracking products continued to rise in popularity in 2015. According to data collated by research consultancy ETFGI, ETFs listed in Europe gathered a record amount of new assets in 2015.
GCP launches first UK infrastructure fund for offshore bonds
Gravis Capital Partners, a specialist investment advisory firm, has announced the launch of the first UK-focused open-ended infrastructure fund.