Asset management news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on asset management:

Industry Trends

• "Asset Management Industry Faces Challenges Amidst Low Interest Rates" (Financial Times) - The asset management industry is facing challenges due to low interest rates, which are affecting the profitability of fixed income investments.
• "ESG Investing Gains Momentum as Investors Seek Sustainable Returns" (Investment Week) - Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing is gaining popularity as investors seek to align their investments with their values and achieve sustainable returns.

Company News

• "BlackRock Acquires Majority Stake in iShares ETFs" (The Wall Street Journal) - BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has acquired a majority stake in iShares, a leading exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider.
• "Vanguard Launches New ESG ETF" (Financial Advisor Magazine) - Vanguard, a leading asset manager, has launched a new ETF that tracks the performance of companies with strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

Regulatory Updates

• "SEC Proposes New Rules for Investment Advisers" (Investment News) - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed new rules for investment advisers, including requirements for cybersecurity and business continuity planning.
• "EU Proposes New Rules for Sustainable Finance" (Financial Times) - The European Union has proposed new rules for sustainable finance, including requirements for asset managers to disclose their ESG practices and risks.

Investment Performance

• "Global Asset Managers Post Strong Q2 Results" (Pensions & Investments) - Global asset managers reported strong Q2 results, driven by strong investment performance and inflows.
• "Active Managers Outperform Passive Managers in Q2" (Financial Times) - Active managers outperformed passive managers in Q2, according to a report by Willis Towers Watson.

Technology and Innovation

• "Asset Managers Turn to AI and Machine Learning for Investment Insights" (Investment Week) - Asset managers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to gain investment insights and improve portfolio performance.
• "Blockchain Technology Gains Traction in Asset Management" (Financial Advisor Magazine) - Blockchain technology is gaining traction in asset management, with some asset managers using it to improve transparency and efficiency in their operations.

I hope you find these news articles and updates informative and helpful!