“Those who are said to be dead live longer”, according to the current press, the death of active fund management is often postulated. Robo Advisor ante portas, the popularity of passive funds, as well as the often controversially, discussed results of actively managed funds, give rise to a need for […]
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“If asset managers are trending towards the average over the long term, then I can buy the index directly”: This is an opinion you will find again and again when you talk to certain investors, including foundations. This point of criticism is often taken note of with a shrug of […]
“Diversity beats simplicity” – so often the relevant, mostly misunderstood slogan in the diversity discussion in the media. The concept can also be transferred in part to the area of the professional composition of committees, advisory boards, and other institutions. If one observes the professional composition of these “entities” (investment […]
“In tranquility lies strength”: Investor education and the appeal to the patience of investors are not always the focus of sales activities at some fund companies, as is well known. Various products or approaches are often marketed very cyclically. According to the motto: “What’s going well right now?”, “1st place […]
“Old wine in new bottles”: Asset management approaches in the fund sector have become increasingly popular in recent years. This trend appears interesting, as clear definitions are still being fought over – as far as the precise content of these approaches is concerned. Similar to the terms fund boutique, endowment […]
“Speak, that I may see you” (Socrates). This or something similar could be the motto under which the asset management industry and investors frequently meet in Frankfurt. This autumn seems promising. Interestingly, the voice of the independent will be heard more often: Family offices, asset managers and foundations are entering […]