Simon Jessop

Hedge fund giants secure grip on industry despite lagging returns

August 25, 2021 at 5:27 a.m.

By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) - The world's biggest hedge funds are managing more money than ever before - even while the returns they provide look less attractive compared to...

Pimco equity chief plans hires as expansion picks up

August 25, 2021 at 4:26 a.m.

LONDON (Reuters) - Pimco's new global equity chief plans a first batch of new hires that could see her investment team grow by half as the U.S. bond powerhouse boosts...

New EU law to help investors pick good corporate citizens

August 25, 2021 at 4:10 a.m.

LONDON (Reuters) - Investors looking for companies with good environmental, social and governance track records will find the job easier after European politicians ruled that thousands of firms must reveal...

New regulation to drive product innovation in fund management

August 25, 2021 at 3:34 a.m.

LONDON (Reuters) - New regulation and an ageing customer base that is more risk-averse are likely to shape new products and services on offer from the global fund management industry,...

Investors cast fresh eye on battered emerging stocks

August 25, 2021 at 3:36 a.m.

LONDON (Reuters) - Investors are starting to look afresh at emerging equities after years in which the sector has been a consensus "sell". Barclays, Citi, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Societe...

BlackRock warns over ‘major uncertainties’ of Scottish independence

November 4, 2021 at 1:31 a.m.

(Reuters) - BlackRock Inc , the world's largest money manager, warned that Scottish independence would bring about "major uncertainties, costs and risks" in Britain, becoming the latest company to join...

BlackRock warns over ‘major uncertainties’ of Scottish independence

December 23, 2018 at 11:03 p.m.

Budget throws M&A spotlight on UK funds sector

August 25, 2021 at 3:12 a.m.

LONDON (Reuters) - A radical shake-up of the UK's pensions and savings industry could be the trigger for suitors to look afresh at deals in the asset management industry, even...

Computer-driven trade to grab market share in 2014: study

November 4, 2021 at 1:17 a.m.

LONDON (Reuters) - Smaller asset managers and hedge funds will drive an increase in the use of computer-driven equity trading strategies in 2014 as brokerages cut back on the services...

Computer-driven trade to grab market share in 2014: study

December 23, 2018 at 10:23 p.m.

LONDON (Reuters) - Smaller asset managers and hedge funds will drive an increase in the use of computer-driven equity trading strategies in 2014 as brokerages cut back on the services...

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