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The biggest changes to Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) since their launch in 1999
08 January 2021
The biggest changes to Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) since their launch in 1999

The first set of voluntary Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) was introduced in 1999 by the CFA Institute. They have previously been updated in 2005 and 2010, while the latest update in 2020 is the most significant to date.

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FE fundinfo boosts ESG offering with CSSP acquisition
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07 January 2021
FE fundinfo boosts ESG offering with CSSP acquisition

FE fundinfo acquires ESG data and reporting consultancy CSSP to enhance ESG solutions

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FE Investments' top five decisions of 2020
06 January 2021
FE Investments' top five decisions of 2020

In this post we look back at the five key investment decisions we made in 2020. FOR ADVISER USE ONLY.

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Spotlight on the Spanish fund market
07 December 2020
Spotlight on the Spanish fund market

Spain is becoming an increasingly attractive market for both Spanish and non-Spanish investors alike and is a growing area of interest for all aspects of the fund ecosystem, from fund managers, to distributors, to intermediaries and to the end investor.

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Choosing the right investment strategy
30 November 2020
Choosing the right investment strategy

The debate over whether active is better than passive investing is an old one, with views firmly embedded on both sides. In this article we take a fresh look at the debate and consider whether a ‘hybrid’ strategy could provide a more suitable alternative. FOR ADVISER USE ONLY.

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2021 Global Fund Management Regulatory Outlook
30 November 2020
2021 Global Fund Management Regulatory Outlook

Mikkel Bates, Regulatory Manager at FE fundinfo, reflects on the regulations that did and did not go to plan this year in light of the global pandemic, and how the fund management industry is placed to face new regulatory changes in 2021.

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Celebrating three-years of the Responsibly Managed Portfolios
26 November 2020
Celebrating three-years of the Responsibly Managed Portfolios

This week marked the third anniversary of FE Investments’ Responsibly Managed Portfolios. Launched in 2017 when ESG solutions from discretionary managed portfolio providers were in their infancy, the range is designed to offer a pragmatic balance between managing risk and returns, while investing for good. FOR ADVISER USE ONLY

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UK Government makes PRIIPs preferences known
19 November 2020
UK Government makes PRIIPs preferences known

Rishi Sunak's new Financial Services Bill sets the tone for PRIIPs/UCITS reporting in 2021

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Choosing the right DFM operating framework
09 November 2020
Choosing the right DFM operating framework

The Agent as Client debate has been a hot topic for much of 2020 but many financial advisers are still unsure if they need to review the way they operate with their Discretionary Fund Manager partners.

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Reconnecting, remarketing & retargeting - Mergers & Acquisitions in asset management
05 November 2020
Reconnecting, remarketing & retargeting - Mergers & Acquisitions in asset management

It’s not a revolutionary move when a business participates in a merger or company acquisition. With the aim of strengthening their distribution reach and growing AUM, we see market movements like this in the fund management industry regularly.

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FE fundinfo makes senior hire & celebrates first birthday
04 November 2020
FE fundinfo makes senior hire & celebrates first birthday

Today we appoint Tim Goodhind as our new CRO; a year on from launching as FE fundinfo

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You can’t manage what you can’t measure
27 October 2020
You can’t manage what you can’t measure

Selecting your client’s investments is just the beginning of your work as their adviser. Arguably, the greater and more time-consuming part of the process is in the monitoring and review of their portfolios to ensure they are progressing towards their chosen financial goals.

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Spotlight on the Italian Fund Market
26 October 2020
Spotlight on the Italian Fund Market

Italy is becoming an increasingly attractive market for both Italian and non-Italian investors alike and is a growing area of interest for all aspects of the fund ecosystem, from fund managers, to distributors, to intermediaries and the end investor. Find out more about the current situation and challenges of the Italian fund market.

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Data without limits
17 October 2020
Data without limits

With the market responding turbulently to the current covid-19 pandemic and political climate, being able to actively monitor funds with up-to-date data is vital.

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Back to basics: PRIIPs KIDs vs UCITS KIIDs
06 October 2020
Back to basics: PRIIPs KIDs vs UCITS KIIDs

We outline the basic differences between PRIIPs KIDs and UCITS KIIDs from the underlying regulation, disclosure requirements and what they set out to achieve.

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Selecting a portfolio based on time horizon
05 October 2020
Selecting a portfolio based on time horizon

When considering a clients’ investments, few questions are as important as “how long do you want to invest your money for?”

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The European product family has another KID on the way
28 September 2020
The European product family has another KID on the way

Following the publication in 2019 of the Pan-European Personal Pension (PEPP) Regulation, the European pensions regulator, EIOPA, recently issued draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) setting out the instructions for a PEPP key information document (KID).

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Interconnectivity – a competitive advantage now, a necessity for survival tomorrow
25 September 2020
Interconnectivity – a competitive advantage now, a necessity for survival tomorrow

The financial services industry has not been immune to technological advances though it has been slower to catch up, particularly in fund management. These days, all financial services businesses should be focused on their place within the industry and how they are connected to other companies.

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The added value of an audit trail
07 September 2020
The added value of an audit trail

With coronavirus-induced volatility hitting markets hard in February and March, many advisers found their processes under increasing strain. The FCA responded by suspending the MiFiD II 10% drop rule until October 1st and with markets showing more stability over the short term, it’s an ideal opportunity for advisers to ensure their processes are compliant and scalable.

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Brexit impact for UK asset managers marketing in the EU
03 September 2020
Brexit impact for UK asset managers marketing in the EU

As the end of the Brexit transition period draws near, we have summarised the confirmed positions of EU27 regulators and the impact they will have on the promotion and marketing of UK funds in mainland Europe.

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