Liquid alternative ETFs set for growth, research finds
by Ben Poole
Greenwich Associates projects institutional investment in liquid alternative ETFs climbing to approximately US$114bn this year.
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MDOTM and Raiffeisen collaborate on AI and sustainable investing
by Ben Poole
AI will be used to deliver efficient portfolio construction.
Citi partners with Cachematrix on digital investment portal
by Ben Poole
The platform is designed to deliver an upgraded client experience for money market fund portfolio management.
Deutsche Bank research paper tackles the history and future of debt
by Ben Poole
The report suggests debt, inflation, nominal GDP, yields, and central bank balance sheets could all be set to increase.
Standard Bank adopts TCS BaNCS Digital for investor services
by Ben Poole
The bank is going digital to handle increasing demand for investor services in African capital markets.
CaixaBank R&D looks to apply quantum computing to Spanish financial activity
by Ben Poole
The bank-adapted quantum algorithm assess capital at risk for financial assets such as mortgage and treasury bill portfolios.
Cashwerkz rolls out API-enabled platform architecture for investing cash
by Ben Poole
The server-less platform will help the company scale as it onboards new banking partners.
State Street claims record access to cleared repo financing
by Ben Poole
In a partnership with FICC, the bank has seen investment volumes hit US$140bn.
Asia investors undeterred by low returns on money market funds
by Graham Buck
Preservation of capital and the provision of liquidity are the main reasons for the increasing popularity of MMFs
ETFs “are no Harry Potter product”, claims industry
by Graham Buck
The European Systematic Risk Board (ESRB) warned that exchange traded funds pose a possible systemic risk to the financial system
Blockchain loses its allure for investors
by Graham Buck
With bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies restored to favour, blockchain investment this year could be 60% down on 2018, data suggests
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank seeks global deals
by Graham Buck
Its recent annual board of governors meeting in Luxembourg, where two agreements were signed, was the first to be held outside Asia
Money market funds step up focus on governance
by Graham Buck
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have become more integrated into MMFs on both sides of the Atlantic
JP Morgan unveils low-cost robo advisor
by Graham Buck
The bank is releasing a digital investing service called You Invest Portfolios, which has been several years in development
More US insurers using exchange-traded funds
by Graham Buck
A Greenwich Associates/Invesco study finds more in the sector employing ETFs, with three main motivators identified
Escalating trade tensions crimp corporate investment
by Graham Buck
The bellwether JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI saw its lowest reading since October 2012 last month, raising economic concerns
SSGA launches first-ESG-focused money market fund
by Graham Buck
State Street Global Advisors launches its first MMF based on social, governance and environmental criteria
Fitch highlights European high-yield fund risk
by Graham Buck
After the Woodford Equity Income episode, the ratings agency says the sector “appears to be operating with significant liquidity risk"
New Development Bank approves green loans for China projects
by Graham Buck
Formerly known as the BRICS Bank, funding of US$667 million is given the go-ahead for two major transport infrastructure projects
China’s regulator ‘to tighten rules for cash management products’
by Graham Buck
The China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission wants the treatment of CMPs to be similar to money-market funds, a report states
More UK defined benefit pension plans are cashflow negative
by Graham Buck
Strong equity returns in 2017 and rising yields last year “helped many DB plans to move closer to their endgame,” reports Mercer
ESG bonds boom in South Korea
by Graham Buck
June 2019 is shaping up to be a bumper month, with major green bond offerings and a social covered bond
Why can’t post-trade be more like Amazon?
by Emma Johnson, Director, regulatory and market initiatives, securities services , Deutsche Bank
If a washing machine can be ordered from Amazon and delivered next day, why can’t a purchased security be credited as speedily?
Banks remain key to US corporates’ investment strategy
by Graham Buck
Nearly all report that their bank relationships are core to their operating cash investment mix, an AFP survey finds