Almost US$2 trillion hotel and residential projects in development in the Middle East
The Middle East is witnessing a significant surge in hospitality and residential projects, with a total investment value of $1.9 trillion. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt lead the way, collectively accounting for 90% of this investment as they strive to attract 160...
As the needs of a buy-side trader evolve, so should their technology
Buy-side traders are increasingly turning to automation tools to address rising demands for cost reduction, decision-making consistency, and outperforming competitors. OMS and EMS providers have evolved over the years to meet these changing needs. FactSet and The...
Abu Dhabi launches first investment fund manager under new SCA rules
Invest AD - Abu Dhabi Investment Company, has launched Invest AD Global Asset Manager, the first investment fund manager under the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) new regulations in the UAE.This new investment fund manager, backed by Abu Dhabi's extensive...
How US Regulatory Changes Are Impacting the Way Sovereign Wealth Funds Invest
In 2023, several US regulatory agencies have introduced new rules to enhance transparency in the investment process, particularly impacting how sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) structure their investments in the climate tech sector. Key changes include amendments to the...
SEC Enhances the Regulation of Private Fund Advisers
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new rules and amendments aimed at regulating private fund advisers and updating compliance rules for all investment advisers. These changes are intended to boost transparency, competition ,...
USS: British universities adopt modern pension investment governance
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (Ltd) (USS) boasts substantial assets, making it one of the UK's largest pension funds. Last year, despite a 16% drop in total assets, USS reported a £7 billion surplus for the defined benefit scheme, a noteworthy achievement and...
BAE Systems Pension Schemes Trustees appoint Goldman Sachs Asset Management for approximately £23 billion UK pension schemes mandate
It’s no secret that institutional investors face a range of current challenges, from inflation and rising interest rates to bank crises and international conflict. Add in regulatory changes and the road ahead seems quite uncertain for organizations managing investment...
Stock Pension Bill: This is how the Kenfo boss would invest the capital pension
KENFO - Fonds zur Finanzierung der kerntechnischen Entsorgung, located in Berlin, is noteworthy for being Germany's most substantial sovereign wealth fund. Its establishment in 2017 was in response to the payment of 24 billion euros by nuclear power plant operators to...
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Reports 1.9% Return for 1H 2023
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) has posted a 1.9% return for the first half of the year and a 4.8% return over the past 12 months, with net assets rising to $249.77 billion. This upward trajectory is reflected in the growth of its net assets, increasing from...
Wealthy oil nation lays groundwork for ‘eye-popping’ climate fund
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), known for its wealth derived from oil, is making waves in the climate arena by considering the establishment of a substantial multibillion-dollar fund aimed at catalysing investments in clean energy projects worldwide. This ambitious...
Japan’s GPIF lays groundwork for more active management
Amidst the current trend of consolidation among major asset owners and investment managers, Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) has chosen to take a different path. In contrast to Larry Fink's observation of a "long-term shift in client consolidation,"...
Analysis: Little Improvement in Climate Strategies of Asset Management Giants, Anti-ESG Row Impedes Progress
An analysis by InfluenceMap's FinanceMap team shows that major asset management firms have made little progress in their climate strategies and impacts over the past two years. Some US companies have even reversed their positive efforts due to anti-ESG sentiment....