Nearly half of respondents believe the best way to address environmental issues is to “consider the risks, costs and potential opportunities . . . when analyzing investments.” Yet, around one-quarter of respondents think it is important to intervene earlier, and they support training in business school or in other educational programs those who want to enter the investment profession. Read more
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To better see “the big picture” of responsible investing, which emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, we spoke with Rob Lake, an independent advisor who helps asset owners invest responsibly. Read more
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Investors frustrated about not getting access to local shares in China can now relax. Things are about to change for the better. Read more
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At the Middle East Investment Conference, Khaled Sifri, CEO, Emirates Investment Bank provided unique transparency into Gulf Cooperation Council high-net-worth individuals. Read more
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“For years and years — decades, really — the standard of comparing costs in mutual funds has been to take their total expense ratio, . . . but there are an awful lot of costs involved in mutual funds that aren’t in the expense ratio,” John C. Bogle said, when discussing his latest research. Read more
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It may seem as if the behavioral admonitions and lessons of behavioral finance are difficult to even recognize, yet alone correct. Essentia Analytics’ intelligent decision support software may provide an answer. Read more
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Oaktree Capital’s founder and chairman Howard Marks publishes periodic memos that are widely considered “must reads” for those in the investment industry, and his latest missive should be no exception. In “Dare to be Great II,” Marks’s follow-up to a … Read more
Leave a CommentHigh-frequency trading (HFT) accounts for more than half of equity trades in the United States and represents a growing share of traded volume in Europe and Asia. Although there is no sole definition of HFT, it is often thought of as proprietary trading done through powerful IT hardware and programs to get an edge in order execution over very short time intervals. Read more
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Turkey, a member of the G-20 and one of the largest emerging markets, has been making headlines recently for its economic and political turmoil. To get a local perspective on the situation, we spoke with Attila Koksal, CFA, a seasoned investment professional based in Istanbul. Read more
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What are the different environmental assets in which investors can invest? A new short book, Environmental Markets: A New Asset Class, answers this question and explains the role of markets in reducing pollution and environmental degradation, thereby protecting the natural … Read more
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