Alternatives
Alternatives | 26 Oct 17
Billionaires buying up sports clubs
The ultra-wealthy are investing in sport at a rate higher than ever before, with more than 140 of the top sports clubs globally now being owned by 109 billionaires, according to a joint UBS Group and PwC report.
Alternatives | 4 Sep 17
Fecif calls for harmonisation of EU product distribution rules
The legislative barriers restricting the cross-border distribution of funds across Europe have to be removed and replaced with harmonised rules at EU level, the European Federation of Financial Intermediaries and Financial Advisers (Fecif) says.
Alternatives | 24 Aug 17
Six long-term economic trends changing the investment world
With the global population booming, the ‘pillars of a functioning economy’ are set to undergo major changes, says Sanlam Four’s Mike Pinggera. Here, he looks at the six biggest themes for investors to watch.
Alternatives | 3 Jul 17
Still life in alternatives despite bubble fears, says Kames
Alternative investments from aircraft leasing to renewable energy are still an attractive option for multi-asset funds, despite fears the asset class is approaching bubble territory, says Kames Capital’s senior multi-asset investment specialist, Nick Edwardson.
Alternatives | 5 Jun 17
Smart beta trackers to force change in investor mindset
Smart beta exchange-traded funds (ETFs) require investors to shift their focus from picking a good fund manager to understanding underlying asset allocation strategy, argues Thomas Poullaouec of State Street Global Advisors (SSGA).