Asset Management
Active funds bounce back, and JPMorgan’s $100bn active ETFs target
Catch up on all this week’s asset management news
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Schroders CEO: War for asset management talent ‘alive and well’
Richard Oldfield said hires made across the business during the first half of 2025 will put it in a ‘fighting state’ going forward
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Active funds flows bounce back during first half of 2025
Despite an uptick in net flows for active funds, passive products gathered a larger share of new money between January and the end of June
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Schroders posts net outflows of £1bn during first half as transformation costs hit pre-tax profit
UK-listed asset manager said it is on track to deliver £150m in cost savings by the end of 2027
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Aberdeen CEO says ‘headroom’ exists to cut costs further
Jason Windsor said while the asset manager was on track to cut £150m in costs, it continues to look for ‘opportunities’ to continue lowering expenses
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Aberdeen posts net outflows of £900m during first half
Despite net outflows, the Edinburgh-headquartered asset manager recorded a slight uptick in assets under management
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Aviva Investors eyes LTAFs for wealth market
The UK asset manager is considering expanding the reach of its LTAF range, which currently targets corporate defined contribution schemes
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UBS funds business taps DWS for ETF hire
Amanda Rebello joins to take over from Clemens Reuter, who is retiring after more than 15 years with the Swiss asset manager
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JPMorgan targets $100bn in European active ETFs
The US asset manager is looking to main its lead in Europe’s active ETF market over the coming years
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FCA fines former H2O deputy CEO £1m and imposes ban
UK regulator said Jean-Noel Alba misled it during a probe into investments made in companies owned by German financier Lars Windhorst
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Trading Places: Barclays hires ex-Numis chief, Kirkoswald adds ex-HSBC trader
Find out who is on the move in the City and beyond this week
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L&G’s new approach to stewardship and DWS staff eye Abu Dhabi move
Catch up on all this week’s asset management news
L&G says companies are pushing forward with net zero, despite ESG backlash
UK’s largest asset manager identified fewer companies this year where it could have taking voting action over slow progress on climate-related issues
Fidelity International eyes doubling of ETF range
Asset manager wants to significantly grow its current product line-up over the next 12 to 18 months
DWS’s staff tell CEO they want to transfer to the Middle East
Stefan Hoops says employees have expressed interest in working out of a new office in Abu Dhabi, which the asset manager plans to open later this year
Trading Places: Citigroup’s hiring spree, XTX Markets’ co-CEO steps down
Find out who is on the move in the City and beyond this week
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Meet the Most Influential in European fund management
A dozen fund management executives made it onto the annual list compiled by Financial News
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BlackRock assets reach new record of $12.5tn amid private markets push
US group increased assets under management after closing acquisition of HPS Investment Partners
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Asset managers mull pay war with alts firms
Some asset managers are considering new remuneration structures to secure and retain the best alternatives talent amidst intensifying competition
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Carried interest for bosses is risky, unnecessary and not a good look
Why should someone with little influence over a fund get a bonus if it does well?
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