Features

Europe | features 20 Sep 17

Stark differences in regulatory interpretation among the 28 members of the European Union means that far-reaching reforms covering all aspects of the financial markets could end up defying their purpose and result in a “fragmented” single market.

Europe | features 11 Sep 17

Pictet AM’s chief strategist Luca Paolini tried to redefine the concept of a market correction this week, urging investors to take advantage of a 2% fall in asset prices to “rebuild positions in riskier assets”.

Europe | features 6 Sep 17

Just a few months ago, market watchers were convinced the ECB would soon announce it would begin to cut its asset purchases. But even though the European economy has since powered ahead, it now appears unlikely that a detailed tapering announcement will come this year.

Investment | features 16 Aug 17

A growing number of institutional investors in Europe are embedding ESG analysis in their investment processes in response to regulatory pressure, consumer demand and a rising appetite for new sources of investment signals.

Asia | features 31 Jul 17

Japanese equity fund net inflows by European investors have picked up recently, as the current macro environment looks conducive to Japanese equities. Asset managers are also jumping on board with the asset class, but why?