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Default Contagion Out of Emerging Markets Could Take Down This ETF
The iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB) has had a dream run so far, but it may be time to cash in.
An article by Harrison Schwartz in Seeking Alpha makes a case for divesting holdings in the EMB ETF or even going short on it. The main risk: A default contagion emanating from emerging markets on unsustainable dollar-denominated debt.
J. Safra Sarasin’s Flagship Fund Rebranded in Line with ESG Strategy
Private banker and wealth manager J Safra Sarin have renamed their flagship fund ‘JSS OekoSar Equity – Global’ to ‘JSS Sustainable Equity – Global Thematic.’
The name change reflects the fund’s ESG investing strategy to include all of the factors relating to the environment, social, and governance.
BofAML: Assets at European ESG Equity Funds Could Rise by €1 Trillion
Regulatory compulsions and structural trends will boost assets under management at ESG equity funds in Europe, say BofAML analysts.
In their study titled “ESG Matters – Europe: Great for the world, good for returns,” the analysts foresee a surge of €1 trillion in assets at these funds by 2030.
Further, one in three European equity funds could be ESG-focused by then.
Another Day, Another Massive Private Equity Buyout Fund
A KKR Asian Buyout Fund is now the talk of the alternative investment markets. KKR wants to raise a $15 billion buyout fund with a focus on Asian companies. The global private equity giant will start raising money in 2020, according to Reuters.
Praesidium Investment Management Pushes for Sale of Instructure
Praesidium Investment Management is the latest firm to push for a sale of education software firm Instructure. The activist hedge fund has reportedly found “dozens” of private equity or other strategic buyers.
This is How Much China’s Mutual Fund Industry Could Grow
The Chinese mutual fund market could jump 10-fold over the next decade. This prediction comes from Hua An Fund Management portfolio manager David Hu. The manager said that index-tracking mutual funds could reach 6 trillion Yuan in 10 years (or $857.29 billion.)
U.S. Private Equity Fundraising Hits New Record
A new report shows that 2019 broke the record for private equity fundraising A new Pitchbook report says that private equity firms have raised record capital for a year. By November 6, PE funds topped $246 billion in 2019, according to the report. There are still eight weeks left in the year. The record comes…
Greystar Real Estate Partners Raises $2 Billion for GEP X
Greystar Real Estate Partners raised $2 billion for a new U.S. multifamily fund. Further, the new fund will target multifamily investments in the U.S. markets.
Banking Giant Banco Santander Snaps Up Control of Fintech Ebury To Focus on the Small Guys
Traditional bank Santander paid £350 million for 50.1% of payments fintech Ebury.
Banco Santander’s focus on small businesses as new clientele led it to buy a controlling interest in Ebury. The bank is planning to build a new trade platform for businesses. London-based Ebury is a startup fintech that provides a gamut of corporate services to small-to-medium sized international companies. These services include cash management, foreign exchange, and trade finance.
Liquid Alternative ETFs on Institutional Shopping Lists
A study commissioned by IndexIQ reveals that there could be a surge in institutional interest in liquid alternative ETFs. This trend could push up their assets to $114 billion, or double their current value, in the coming 12 months.
Artificial Intelligence Bias: On Trust, Complexity, and Diversity
Just as in computers “Garbage In = Garbage Out,” so also in Machine Learning: “Bias In = Bias Out.”
The Microsoft Twitter chatbot Tay had to be hastily withdrawn after it reacted to trolls with racist and misogynist tweets. Presumably, the bot developed this artificial intelligence bias from its machine learning basics.
Melvin: Breaking Down Jones Lang LaSalle’s Outlook
Jones Lang LaSalle released its third-quarter U.S. Office outlook recently. The global commercial real estate firm found that conditions are generally good.
The McGillivray Group Ties Up With Canadian REIT District Property Trust
Real Estate Expert Scott McGillivray & the McGillivray Group will provide expertise on acquisitions and growth to District Property Trust.
Scott McGillivray is an expert real estate investor who owns hundreds of properties across North America. He is CEO of McGillivray Group, a real estate developer. He is also the host and executive producer of HGTV’s award-winning series Income Property.
District Property Trust is a private real estate investment trust (District REIT) with an acquisition focus on growing communities in Ontario, Canada. It is closely affiliated with the Valour Group, which owns and/or manages $350 million of real estate assets.
Emerson Electric Concedes to Activist Fund, Appoints Mark Blinn to Board
Emerson Electric, a U.S. factory automation company, has appointed Mark Blinn to its board of directors.
eToro Bulks Up on Crypto Services; Acquires Delta’s Portfolio Tracker
eToro, the multi-asset social and copy trading brokerage, acquired Delta for a reported $5 million. The portfolio tracker gives a bird’s eye view of the crypto market across 6,000 assets at more than 180 exchanges.
Brookfield Asset Management Launches Its Fifth PE Fund
The new Brookfield Capital Partners V reached total equity commitments of $9 billion, according to Brookfield Asset Management. The company released a statement this week outlining the goals of the private equity fund and its type of investors.
Sen. Ron Wyden Demands Study on Opportunity Zone Management
Opportunity Zones have become topics of interest among institutional investors. The passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act pushed through opportunity zones as potential long-term investments.
Juniper Research: B2B Cross Border Payments to Boom on Blockchain
Juniper Research predicts that B2B cross-border payments on Blockchain will boom over the next five years. The report suggests that these payments will boom from $171 billion this year to $4.4 trillion by 2024.
David Rubenstein: ESG Will Have a Big Role in Private Markets
David Rubenstein said Tuesday that ESG factors now play a big role in how investors allocate capital in the private markets. The Carlyle Group co-executive chairman discussed environmental, social, and governance issues at the Greenwich Economic Forum.
McKinsey: North American AUM Hit $43 Trillion Last Year
A new McKinsey report puts total North American AUM at $43 trillion. The market hit that figure saw a 7% jump from the previous year. That said, industry profits (not-including alternative investments) declined by 3.7% to just $42.6 billion.
MBK Partners Eyes $6 Billion Buyout Fund
MBK Partners aims to raise up to $6 billion for a new buyout fund. The firm – operated by ex-Carlyle Group executives – could reach its first close by the end of the month, according to Reuters.
Ray Dalio Thinks the World Has Gone Mad
Bridgewater Associates chief Ray Dalio issued a lengthy warning to the global markets. In a LinkedIn post date November 5, Dalio said that the “World has gone mad and the system is broken” in his title.
UK Regulator: Fire Fund Managers Who Ignore Climate Change
Guy Opperman says we have settled science. Guy Opperman had some tough words for money managers who “ignore” climate change. The U.K. minister for pensions and financial inclusion said pension operators should fire money managers who do not support climate change resolutions. Opperman spoke on the subject at the Association of Member Nominated Trustees’ (AMNT)…
Will Walgreens Shatter the Private Equity LBO Record?
KKR and other PE Firms are Eyeing the Pharmacy Benefits Giant Walgreen Boots Alliance is talking to private equity firms about going private. CNBC reports that KKR is one of several shops thinking about buying the $55 billion company. Such a deal would be a massive purchase for one private equity shop. It could also…