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Mind the gap
For many years, supposedly sophisticated financial institutions were in the dark when it came to the implicit costs of trade execution, while the front office paid scant attention to the costs of clearing and settlement. Recent years have seen a steady move towards building an understanding of and...
Which way next for ETFs?
Which way next for exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? The way ahead looks promising, according to Rob Rushe, European ETF Segment Executive, BNY Mellon, speaking to www.globalcustody.net ahead of this week's Inside ETFs Europe conference. While new issue activity in 2018 to date has not matched the...
Flash in the pan or game changer?
Fidelity's recent launch of four zero-fee indexed funds has attracted a mixed reaction. Some see it as a minor ratcheting up in the price war between the mega indexers. Like climate change, they argue, fee models change in tiny steps. Others see it as a tipping point. Not only are passive funds now...
Cryptofunds: The Tough Due Diligence Test
When it comes to investing in cryptofunds, institutional investors will need to be extra cautious in deciphering the trading and operational risks involved. So far, institutional investors – pension plans, endowments and insurance firms – have been hesitant to dive into the cryptofund...
