The hedge fund industry is under strong competitive pressure to change, yet managers remain generally optimistic, according to a survey from State Street.
Category: Research
Eastspring Asian Balanced vs First State Bridge
This week’s Head-to-Head puts balanced fund strategies from Eastspring Investments and First State Investments against each other.
Franklin India vs GS India Equity
Global asset managers are increasingly positioning their portfolios toward the Indian market as investor confidence in the reform efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi deepens.
Pimco Vs Nordea Head to Head
This week’s Head-to-Head puts bond strategies from Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) and Nordea Asset Management against each other.
HtH Aberdeen Baillie Gifford Japan
This week’s head-to-head pits two leading Japan funds against each other.
Natixis survey
Equities and managing downside risk are the key focus areas for global institutional investors in 2015, according to a survey report by Natixis Global Asset Management.
Multi Asset Funs head-to-head
As we head into 2015, divergent global monetary policies are expected to fuel volatility across all asset classes, which could lead to an increase in demand for multi-asset products.
Asia ex-Japan head-to-head
Heading into 2015, Asia’s macro economic environment looks favorable, with China recently announcing monetary easing steps and expectations that India’s central bank will announce a rate cut. Corporate sector growth and in turn the equity markets in the region stand to benefit.
Japan small cap head-to-head
Head-to-Head looks at strategies from Fidelity Funds and BNP Paribas Investment Partners that scout for opportunities in the Japanese small- and mid-cap segment.
Asian Smaller Companies head to head
For this week’s feature, Fund Selector Asia takes a look at funds from Aberdeen Asset Management and Franklin Templeton Investments that invest in Asian small-cap companies.