Insights

The Global Real Estate Asset Management Survey 2024: reality vs. expectations

Generative AI in asset management: Top 4 use cases explored

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has numerous applications in portfolio management, trading, and risk management, enhancing efficiency and compliance within the industry. It is also central to emerging practices like algorithmic trading and robo-advising. However, AI is far from replacing humans entirely; therefore, it can be better described as a set of tools that automate or assist with certain aspects of asset management and investment operations. It is just one piece of an integrated strategic approach that asset managers need to adopt to drive sustainable growth.

The power of exchange-traded products

An exchange-traded product (“ETP”) is a tradeable financial instrument that closely tracks an underlying market, such as indices, currencies, and shares. They are derivative securities that repackage the value of an underlying asset and list it on an exchange for public trading.

Co-investing is here to stay, but could it work better?

Singapore's National Risk Assessment reveals significant money laundering threats across multiple sectors

Singapore recently published the Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (“NRA”), highlighting significant money laundering risks across various sectors such as banking, wealth management, and corporate services.

The Financial Crime Commission Act 2023

Bimal Nuckchadee, Director The Financial Crime Commission Act 2023 (the “Act”) was passed by the National Assembly on December 21, 2023, proclaimed on March 29, 2024, and is now operational. The Act represents a significant step by the Government in combating financial crime and maintaining Mauritius's image as a compliant jurisdiction both nationally and internationally.

ESAs' opinion on assessment of SFDR

The European Supervisory Authorities (“ESAs”) have published a joint opinion on the assessment of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (“SFDR”)

Unlocking the Emirates: A fund manager’s guide to the UAE

The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) is emerging as a world-leading destination for asset managers, hedge funds, and private equity firms looking to expand their presence. Offering a range of fund management options and significant access to capital, the UAE is a burgeoning hub for financial services

Employing people in the financial services sector in the UK

With so much to consider when running your business, employing people can be another complex aspect to navigate. Not only is there ever-changing employment legislation to comply with, but if you are an FCA-regulated business, you have other stipulations that govern how you manage your people operations.

Governance washing and ESG Investing

Governance washing goes beyond reputation harm. Investors, misled by governance disclosures, may invest in weakly governed companies, risking financial losses. It erodes trust in ESG investing and hampers sustainability efforts, impacting business continuity.

Unlocking potential: The evolution of Islamic asset management in the face of conventional competition

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CS3D”): What you need to know