Allocations to private assets have swelled in recent years, but with the sector getting expensive, hedge funds are beginning to look more attractive
Asset Allocation

Higher interest rates to boost hedge funds but fees must be fixed

Smarter products allow private banks to deploy ETFs strategically
Private bankers are attracted by the potential of smart beta strategies to outperform the market over time

Going gets tough for squeezed middle in European ETF battleground
The European ETF market is dominated by a handful of huge players and a long tail of smaller firms. Is it ripe for consolidation?

Emerging markets back after lengthy spell on sidelines
Having endured a torrid few years, emerging markets are once again outperforming their developed peers and valuations remain attractive, so is now the time to invest?
Fintech on Friday: the twin threats of technological change
Disruptive technology is applying downward pressure on wages and could well impact even those on higher incomes. It is therefore doubly important that investment portfolios are positioned to benefit from this growing trend
What might 'President Pence' mean for financial markets?
While it is far too early to write off Donald Trump, the spotlight is increasingly shifting to vice president Mike Pence and what his potential presidency might mean for markets and the global economy

Burgeoning middle class fuels growth in Africa’s banking sector
There is more to Africa than natural resources. Private equity opportunities can be found within markets like Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire, but companies with a regional strategy are most attractive

Why the return of diversification between asset classes is good news for investors
Investors have been deprived of the benefits of diversification since the financial crisis as equity and bond returns have mostly been moving in tandem. But the correlation between asset classes has started to fall away, just as it has within equity markets themselves

Multi-asset: a new era for diversified investments
Cedric Baron of Generali Investments speaks to PWM about the evolution of multi-asset investing and how to spread a portfolio across a variety of holdings to achieve both a regular income and healthy capital growth, while minimising risk

Is it time to move on from active management?
Chris Bailey, European strategist at Raymond James and Alan Miller, founder and CIO of SCM Direct, discuss whether active management has had its day
Asian private banks often look for European partners with investment expertise to improve their offer, while relationships with start-ups and tech firms can also help boost innovation in wealth management.
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