
Morgan Stanley: Japan’s asset management industry set to boom
As investors in Japan move away from cash, Morgan Stanley says it is creating an opportunity for the local financial industry.

Wellington, Vanguard and Blackstone partner to combine public-private assets
The firms aim to bring multi-asset strategies with both public and private assets to the masses.

HSBC: tech and geopolitics give mixed signals to rich investors
Over a half of replies to an HSBC GBP survey were bullish on the S&P 500, Hang Seng Index and Strait Times Index.

Analysis: The emerging vogue for active ETFs
Jupiter, Avantis and Robeco have all launched products in the past month.

Calastone: Fund holding periods halve over past decade
The ‘dramatic shift’ in investor behaviour is ‘signalling a new era’ that the investment industry must adapt to.

Ark WM identifies a shift in China wealth management strategies
The core transformation is towards a forward-looking, value-driven approach.

Abrdn’s China Financial Conditions Index hits 10-year high
The UK-headquartered asset manager’s closely-watched China Financial Conditions Index is at its highest point in a decade.

Analysis: Is the reign of the magnificent seven under strain?
Poorer than expected earnings, the surprise arrival of DeepSeek and Trump’s tariffs are all putting pressure on the tech giants.

How are retail investors benefiting from private markets?
‘People always tell you they understand liquidity until they need liquidity,’ says Alex Funk.

Is it time to re-consider thriving China funds amid their rally?
China funds could be back on the menu after roaring back with some of the highest returns of 2024.

Analysis: What does 2025 hold for fixed income?
After a bumpy start to the year for the gilt market, is a repeat of 2022 on the cards?

Analysis: Is the game up for active management?
Active funds have suffered underperformance and investor outflows.

Is the end of the Magnificent Seven nigh?
Very much ‘the’ story of 2023, this year has proved to be more challenging for these mega-cap stocks.