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.

Meeting the operational challenges of growth and multi-asset class management

Sara Benwell, Contributing Editor, recaps the views of investment management professionals on how to achieve slick, cohesive, and customisable syst...

What should fund operators focus on with new reporting regimes?

Cornelia Frentz, Director - Governance and Sustainable Investing, European Circular Bioeconomy Fund, discusses sustainability reporting amidst a se...

Should greenwashing still be a concern for fund operators?

Anna Colombatti, Investment Chief Operating Officer and Head of Research, AXA IM Select, discusses what concerns operators should be looking out fo...

Net zero alignment remains massive blind spot for companies

New MSCI report showed that 84% of listed companies are “not aligning” with net zero stipulations as of July this year.

What are the regulatory aspects of ESG funds you need to be aware of?

Jess Foulds from Aviva Investors, and Christian Schuetz of Golding Capital Partners discuss fund compliance from a sustainability perspective – wha...

How can fund operators help clients integrate ESG strategies?

Claudia Röring, Sustainable Investing Coordinator, Quoniam and Miriam Benarey, Associate Director, Sustainability and Stewardship, Impax Asset Mana...

How do you ensure seamless data?

Chris Taylor, Chief Operating Officer, CG Asset Management, discusses what’s important and new in the world of data, including the old bugbear of keeping data safe despite human error.

How have ESG frameworks increased complexity?

Johannes Böhm, Senior ESG Data Analyst, Union Investments and Thomas Roulland, Director, Head of Sustainability Standards & Analytics Allianz Global Investors discus...

How to achieve effective ESG and sustainability investment policies

Sara Benwell, Contributing Editor, looks at the big picture of ESG investment in the European financial services market. How does it compare to the...
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