Some 85% of US individuals now express interest in sustainable investing strategies. Individual investors now seek product choices matching their interests and impact-measurement capabilities.
Morgan Stanley: Retail enthusiasm for sustainable investing at an all-time high
September 16, 2019 by
UBS says HNW investors more confident in markets post-Trump victory
December 1, 2016 by
"With the election behind us, many investors are looking ahead with a growing sense of optimism about the economy and the markets," says UBS's Paula Polito.
MFS sentiment study: investors confident in active management
November 18, 2016 by
MFS's Carol Geremia notes that a current strong bias toward active management should continue, especially with many investors worried about increased market volatility in coming years.
Institutional risk-management strategies need urgent overhaul, finds AllianzGI RiskMonitor
June 23, 2016 by
Neil Dwane, global strategist at AllianzGI said that that two-thirds of institutions are calling for innovative new strategies to help balance risk-return trade-offs, provide greater downside protection and replace traditional approaches to risk management.
Natixis survey finds affluent US investors don’t understand risks behind passive investing
May 26, 2016 by
Natixis's survey found that 64% of investors think index funds will help minimize losses, 69% believe index funds offer better diversification, and 61% believe index funds provide access to the best investment opportunities in the market.
Latam private-equity and VC activity didn’t let up in 2015, trade group says
March 17, 2016 by
Mexico, the second most active market behind Brazil, saw a record USD 2.3 billion invested through 88 transactions in 2015, said Cate Ambrose, president and executive director of the Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association.
Morgan Stanley: High-net-worth investors predict positive 2015 on strength of US economy, tech and biotech stocks
January 29, 2015 by
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management’s semi-annual Investor Pulse Poll found that the wealthy see their best opportunities coming from the US, in technology stocks, and in equities in general.
Market Vectors: Institutions return to EMD; retail investors still fearful
May 14, 2014 by
Fran Rodilosso, fixed income portfolio manager for Market Vectors ETFs, noted that there is evidence that some institutional asset managers, including asset allocation strategists, pension funds, and foreign fund managers, are now increasing exposure to emerging markets in various ways.
