26 June 2014
Inflation rates have fallen significantly in the eurozone this year and led the ECB to announce, on 5 June, a packet of measures to head off deflationary threats. The jury is now out on how effective these measures will be.
25 June 2014
Given the current expectations of rising interest rates, it could be opportune now to choose an absolute-return strategy to diversify a traditional fixed-income portfolio.
24 June 2014
The ECB’s messages are clear: inflation will stay low and below its policy objective for quite some time; policy rates will stay low for years to come; if need be the ECB can do more but let’s see first how this works.
23 June 2014
A renminbi short-duration bond strategy can offer investors a powerful blend of yields higher than those on comparable fixed-income issues, potential currency gains and diversification benefits, argues Adeline Ng, head of Asian fixed income.
23 June 2014
A new paper by the Financial Engineering team shows how simple strategies based on astute risk management can generate additional returns for investors.
19 June 2014
Comforting economic news and low levels of the ‘fear gauges’ in markets reflect a peaceful environment, yet investors feel unease. This is healthy and should prolong the bull market.
18 June 2014
William De Vijlder says on CNBC that global investors remain concerned about China’s property sector.
05 June 2014
How can high-yield bonds create alpha for investors seeking performance and risk control? What are the challenges and prospects for this market?
04 June 2014
Target-date funds match a variety of investment horizons and individual long-term needs.
03 June 2014
Growth potential for decades.
02 June 2014
Research chair on Asset Liability Management and Institutional Investment Management.
28 May 2014
The answer: be innovative, audacious and capable of creating value
26 May 2014
A strategy focusing on reduced exposure to potential swings.
22 May 2014
Beijing is allowing the pendulum to swing towards reform success rather than growth.
05 May 2014
Ian Simm, Chief Executive of IMPAX Asset Management, gives his view on climate change and explains why it has become a major issue for investors.
30 April 2014
China is tackling the challenges of a new paradigm head-on, including a slowing economic growth and the need for further reform to rebalance the economy.
30 April 2014
A study of BNP Paribas Asset Management’ Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) Best-In-Class universe of European stocks highlighted a size effect that determines financial performance. Study author Vincent Lapointe explains.
29 April 2014
Investors are increasingly on edge as various signals suggest that times are changing.
