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NEWSLETTER | 7 Dec 2020

DB pensions mull cashflow-driven investing as remedy for income shortfall, finds CAMRADATA

With many defined benefit pension schemes becoming cashflow negative in recent years, CAMRADATA’s latest whitepaper on Cashflow Driven Investing looks at how pension schemes can use cashflow-driven investing (CDI) as a remedy for the shortfall of income.

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

Funds from the independent asset manager Carmignac will be available on the Fineco investing platform.

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

The short-term outlook for liquid alternatives in Europe remains pessimistic, but the promise of uncorrelated returns is expected to boost demand over the medium term as investors diversify their portfolios, according to findings from the latest issue of The Cerulli Edge—Global Edition.

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

CubeLogic, a provider of enterprise risk management solutions, has launched a new Risk-as-a-Service (RaaS) offering developed in partnership with Numerix and IOWArocks.

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

Amundi has launched its first Social Bond Strategy offering a high allocation to social bonds (minimum 75 per cent of the assets) and a global investment scope.

Schroders launches Islamic Global Equity Fund

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

Schroders has launched the Islamic Global Equity Fund, a diversified investment strategy which combines Shariah Law compliance with multi-factor investing.

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

Institutional investors worldwide are now using Castle Hall's DiligenceExpress to monitor asset managers with total regulatory assets under management of USD45 trillion – completely free of charge.

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

The Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB), founded by the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) to facilitate the allocation and maintenance of ISINs, CFIs and FISNs for OTC derivatives, has announced the forthcoming DSB consultation timelines for the principles underlying the fee model for the new Unique Product Identifier (UPI).

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

RWC Partners has appointed Stefan Hirter as Head of Business Development, Switzerland. Hirter will be based in a new office RWC are opening in Zurich.

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) has strengthened its Global Client Group (GCG) with the senior appointment of Daniel Klein as Global Head of Client Services, with effect from 1 January 2021.

New Head of Business Development appointed at THETA Trading Technologies

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

THETA, a specialist provider of buy-side trading technology as a service, has appointed Neena Dholani as Head of Business Development and a Board Member.

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

GAM Investments has appointed Matt Williams as Head of Equity Investment Specialists. Williams, who joined GAM on 1 December, is based in London and will report to Greg Clerkson, Head of Discretionary Investment.

Mon | 7 Dec 2020, 11:55

Robeco has appointed Katie Weber as Head of UK Institutional Sales.