Strategy
In a rapidly evolving industry, robust operational strategies are required to manage growth, consolidation, change, and business evolution. This section covers the subjects and issues fund operations leaders are exploring and coming up against, including business and fund structures, operational policies, fund distribution, and the bridge between business plans and operational execution.
Greenwashing uncertainties still abound for institutional investors
A new report specifies that green finance administration and compliance burden still hinder efforts to embed practices.
Active managers see rises in 2024 amid a flat market
New report detailed the 2024 accounts for active managers across bonds and equities and shows some weaknesses especially around higher fees.
NZAM suspends activities after BlackRock departure
Industry grouping suspended all activities in mid-January following departures of big names from the organisation.
Utmost Life and Pensions confirms entrance to bulk purchase annuity market
The company is the latest to join the bulk purchase annuity market following other additions last year.
What are the challenges in investment performance reporting?
Ester McEwan, Chief Financial Officer of Funds, Bayview Asset Management, and Keith Brakebill, Senior Portfolio Manager, Investment Division, Russe...
How to address operational challenges around launching a private credit strategy
How can managers ensure their teams are optimised to manage asset inflow and growth objectives in the rapidly growing private credit sphere?
What were the top 10 most read Fund Operator articles in 2024?
Interviews, analysis, news, and more featured in the top 10 most read articles on Fund Operator this year. Which ones did you miss?
Do boutique asset managers offer a premium?
A new report specifies that higher alpha can be generated from smaller asset managers due to entrepreneurialism, company size, specialism, and boutique culture. But ...
Preparing for Successful Adoption of GenAI on the Buy Side
GenAI is increasingly being adopted by buy-side firms, necessitating a focused and strategic approach for effective implementation. As these firms ...Stay updated
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