Smart Beta

Asia | 25 Oct 17

Hong Kong-based asset manager Value Partners Group is promoting its expertise in Asia in a bid to attract UK and European sales to its Global Emerging Markets (Gem) strategy.

Asia | 12 Sep 17

Smart beta ETFs have gained significant market share in Asia Pacific but are struggling globally, according to Morningstar.

Investment | 8 Sep 17

Morningstar’s Alex Bryan casts doubt on the cost-effectiveness and usefulness of smart beta funds.

Alternatives | 5 Jun 17

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).

Companies | 8 Sep 16

Paris-based asset management firm Tobam has widened its global footprint by opening new offices in Dublin, Zurich and Toronto, taking its total to seven financial centres, as the firm celebrates its 10th anniversary.