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Dec 7, 20232 min read

UK Institutional Investors Cite Geopolitical Concerns as Top Economic Threat for 2024

Geopolitical concerns have become the top worry for institutional investors in the UK, with 67% foreseeing an imminent recession,...

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Institutional Investors to Increase Allocations to Private Debt and Structured Credit

Flexi Group

Nov 2, 20231 min read

Institutional Investors to Increase Allocations to Private Debt and Structured Credit

Institutional investors are planning to boost their allocations to private debt and structured credit over the next 12 months, with...

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EBA Plans to Overhaul Capital Requirements to Address ESG Risks

Flexi Group

Oct 18, 20232 min read

EBA Plans to Overhaul Capital Requirements to Address ESG Risks

In a significant move to address environmental and social risks in the banking sector, the European Banking Authority (EBA) is set to...

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Global ETF Market Sees €95 Billion Inflows, Shifting Trends Noted

Flexi Group

Sep 18, 20232 min read

Global ETF Market Sees €95 Billion Inflows, Shifting Trends Noted

As of August 2023, the global Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) market has witnessed a significant shift in trends, with total inflows reaching...

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Study Exposes Greenwashing Risks in Investment Fund Disclosures

Flexi Group

Sep 14, 20232 min read

Study Exposes Greenwashing Risks in Investment Fund Disclosures

In a recent study conducted by the CFA Institute, concerns have been raised about potentially misleading information in the disclosures...

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Efama Expresses Concerns Over European Commission's ESG Rating Proposal

Flexi Group

Sep 6, 20232 min read

Efama Expresses Concerns Over European Commission's ESG Rating Proposal

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama) has voiced significant reservations regarding the European Commission's recent...

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Economic Concerns Mount in the UK and Europe Amidst Rising Interest Rates

Flexi Group

Sep 6, 20231 min read

Economic Concerns Mount in the UK and Europe Amidst Rising Interest Rates

A recent report by Fisch Asset Management has sounded alarm bells over escalating economic worries in the UK and Europe. The report,...

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UK Investors Favor Global Equities Over Regionally Focused Funds

Flexi Group

Aug 22, 20231 min read

UK Investors Favor Global Equities Over Regionally Focused Funds

Investors in the UK have shown a strong preference for global equity funds over regionally focused ones, according to fund flow data from...

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Fund Platforms Contemplate Takeovers Amidst Sluggish Growth

Flexi Group

Aug 11, 20231 min read

Fund Platforms Contemplate Takeovers Amidst Sluggish Growth

The fund platform industry is grappling with a period of stagnation, prompting discussions about potential takeovers as a means to inject...

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European Investors Embrace Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments

Flexi Group

Aug 10, 20232 min read

European Investors Embrace Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments

European investors are undergoing a notable shift in their investment preferences, with a growing interest in hedge funds and alternative...

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UK Investors Shift to Fixed Income and Money Market Funds, Equity Outflows Continue

Flexi Group

Aug 7, 20232 min read

UK Investors Shift to Fixed Income and Money Market Funds, Equity Outflows Continue

UK investors displayed a preference for fixed income and money market funds over equities, property, and mixed assets in July, as...

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Top-Performing Funds in H1 2023: Technology Sector Leads with 24.83% Growth

Flexi Group

Jul 28, 20232 min read

Top-Performing Funds in H1 2023: Technology Sector Leads with 24.83% Growth

FE fundinfo has released a list of the best-performing funds and sectors for the first half of 2023, providing valuable insights into the...

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Banks Issue Record Amount of Covered Bonds Amidst Turbulence in the Sector

Flexi Group

Jul 11, 20232 min read

Banks Issue Record Amount of Covered Bonds Amidst Turbulence in the Sector

Banks have witnessed a record surge in the issuance of ultra-safe mortgage-backed debt known as covered bonds in the first half of the...

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European Asset Managers More Optimistic about AUM Growth Compared to Global Peers, Survey Finds

Flexi Group

Jul 4, 20232 min read

European Asset Managers More Optimistic about AUM Growth Compared to Global Peers, Survey Finds

According to a survey conducted by Northern Trust and Coalition Greenwich, European asset managers are displaying higher levels of...

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Strong Rebound: Hong Kong Mutual Fund Sales Recover with $15.51 Billion Inflow in Q1 2023

Flexi Group

Jul 4, 20233 min read

Strong Rebound: Hong Kong Mutual Fund Sales Recover with $15.51 Billion Inflow in Q1 2023

Hong Kong's mutual fund market saw a remarkable recovery in the first quarter of this year, bouncing back from the worst net outflow ever...

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Commission prohibitions are being discussed as part of Europe's retail strategy

Flexi Group

May 30, 20234 min read

Commission prohibitions are being discussed as part of Europe's retail strategy

The European Commission proposed guidelines for EU retail investments this week, including partial commission prohibitions and product...

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More than half of UK investors put returns ahead of ESG

Flexi Group

May 23, 20231 min read

More than half of UK investors put returns ahead of ESG

According to Charles Schwab, the number of UK investors preferring ESG problems has decreased over the last two years, with more than...

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Article 9 ETF funds worth €270 billion have been downgraded

Flexi Group

May 11, 20232 min read

Article 9 ETF funds worth €270 billion have been downgraded

According to sustainability data provider Matter, hundreds of ETFs with €270 billion in assets under management were downgraded from...

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Risk-off European investors who are risk-averse swarm money market funds

Flexi Group

May 2, 20232 min read

Risk-off European investors who are risk-averse swarm money market funds

Money market funds were the most popular investments in March, attracting €34.1 billion from European investors, who helped the industry...

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The Swiss regulator is being sued for the Credit Suisse bond wipeout

Flexi Group

Apr 26, 20232 min read

The Swiss regulator is being sued for the Credit Suisse bond wipeout

Credit Suisse investors have filed a lawsuit against the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) after their investments...

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