In October, the US failed to deliver one of its most closely watched economic reports: the monthly jobs data. The blackout has deepened doubts over whether the world’s largest economy can still produce reliable data, even once the releases resume. The …

Equity markets in emerging countries extended their strong performance from the first six months of 2025 into the third quarter. Led by heavyweight China, as well as Colombia, Egypt, Peru, Thailand, and South Africa, the segment delivered a 10 percent …

Europe’s fee war is entering a new phase. Morningstar’s latest European Fund Fee Study finds that while the steepest cost declines are over, new competitive forces are reshaping the industry. Morningstar analysts said the rise of new fund structures could …

This week’s overview of people moves in the investment industry includes new leadership appointments at Zedra, Cube Infrastructure Managers, River Global and more. Cube IM Cube Infrastructure Managers, based in Luxembourg, has appointed Julie Bonamy …

Assets in European thematic ETFs have climbed to a record 52 billion euro, the highest level since the post-Covid “everything bubble.” While a record number of thematic funds closed in 2024, the category is making a comeback this year, led by the themes …

Despite growing awareness, nature remains a hard sell for investors. As political rhetoric around ESG cools, some investment firms are trying to position natural assets, from forests to oceans, as a credible investment theme. But convincing investors that …

Last week, during the Fund Event, I sat in a packed room around a metaphorical campfire. This time, questions didn’t come through the chat, but as paper airplanes floating through the air. Some landed in the fire and were answered immediately. Others fell …

US asset managers are finding common ground on one point: the short end of the U.S. Treasury curve is where investors should be. The reasoning behind that stance, however, differs sharply. Laura Cooper, head of macro credit at Nuveen, believes the Federal …

ABN Amro’s private banking operations are a key asset for parties considering a takeover of the bank, even though the division’s financial results are generally weaker than those of its competitors. Rumors of a potential takeover of ABN Amro are being …

For decades, the search for alpha has been a quest for investors. Factor models, based on firm characteristics such as size, value, profitability, and momentum, have become the standard in every investor’s toolkit. They offer a systematic framework to …

The US is entering an era of ‘post-truth statistics’

Morningstar: Aberdeen versus Invesco in global emerging markets equities

Another wave of price pressure hits European fund managers

Transfers: Cube IM, Align, Zedra, River Global

Defense and AI push European thematic ETFs to record size

Investors struggle to price nature’s true value

Answers from the campfire

Split on rate path, US firms agree on how to position in Treasuries

Private banking coveted prize in European bank consolidation

The human factor in factor investing