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No end in sight for the family office boom
Family offices are set to grow at a rapid pace as the ultra-rich look for personalised services to handle their wealth. As family finances become more sophisticated and more global, so will the services that family offices offer. That, in turn, may well require them to outsource key operations su... -
Setbacks in 2025 likely to prove temporary for hedge funds
The first half of 2025 has proven disappointing for hedge funds, largely due to the uncertainty surrounding US policymaking. However, there are good reasons to believe that the outlook should improve later this year and next, and that the industry can enjoy a sustained upturn in fortunes. -
ESG increasingly influential in private equity
The ESG landscape in private equity is changing. While dedicated ESG fund launches have slowed dramatically, what's really happening is a deeper integration of these principles into mainstream investment strategies. It's no longer about having separate "green funds" – it's about embedding sustain... -
The growing influence of AI on hedge fund operations
Hedge funds are investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), and managers and their clients expect it to have a significant impact across their operations. However, there are some doubts about whether the beneficial effects of AI can live up to soaring expectations. -
How to raise funds for a hedge fund launch
Raising capital is an essential first step to launching a hedge fund. But what sort of track record is required and where should you look to attract capital? Find out below as we describe the challenges – and the potential solutions – that characterise this process. -
Cost pressures on hedge funds to continue increasing
Rising operational costs, as well as the increasing complexity of funds and the demands of managing capital flows and reporting requirements, mean that many hedge funds are now looking to outsource non-core operations. That trend is likely to continue, with hedge funds anticipating a further sign... -
The outlook for emerging managers remains bright
While the operating environment for smaller funds remains challenging, they are attractive to investors who value their independence and do not wish to become reliant on a few very large funds. Encouragingly, clients appear very open to consider committing funds to smaller managers. -
Long equity strategies favoured again in 2025?
Despite two years of strong returns, investors continue to favour long equity strategies. Emerging markets are particularly favoured by many analysts, citing a superior growth outlook compared with advanced economies and attractive valuations, given that these stocks have not gone up as much as o... -
Why asset managers are rowing back on climate-related investments
Asset managers are in full-scale retreat from environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, with action on climate change the latest casualty. Campaigns against ESG investing in the US have escalated in recent years, but while US asset managers have led the withdrawal, their counterparts ... -
Digital assets to join the establishment in 2025?
With President Trump pushing digital assets, other countries following suit or mulling plans to do so, and institutional investors entering the sector en masse, 2025 could be the year that digital assets finally enter the mainstream. -
How Trump can help hedge funds prosper
Trump’s appointments to the Treasury and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signal a complete break with the hostile approach to hedge funds and other areas of financial services pursued by the Biden administration. European and other global regulators are likely to follow any US lead t... -
How regulatory developments may impact financial institutions in 2025
The election of Donald Trump in November has been celebrated by hedge funds, who believe the Trump administration will adopt a more favourable regulatory attitude towards the industry. Given intense competition to attract hedge funds globally, other markets could follow the US lead.
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