“Drag on confidence” from UK GDP dip and tariffs
The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in May 2025, driven by declines in the production and construction sectors, although the...
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Federated Hermes Brings US Equity Strategy to Europe
Investment manager Federated Hermes has launched the Ucits version of its US-domiciled quantitative equity strategy for European investors. The actively...
The Investment Association board names State Street’s Ann Prendergast as chair
Ann Prendergast The Investment Association (IA), the industry group for the UK's asset management sector, has appointed Ann Prendergast, executive...
AI’s “black box” funds and energy consumption raise concerns
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The Democratisation of Alternatives: Why Transparency Must Lead the Charge
The investment management industry stands at an inflection point. Alternative investments, once the exclusive domain of institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth...