Tag: asset management

ESMA calls for close supervision of highly leveraged funds in Europe

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its latest risk assessment, shining a light on the growing concerns surrounding leveraged alternative investment funds (AIFs) and certain UCITS funds using the absolute Value-at-Risk (VaR) method.

FinTech platform WineFi raises £1.5m to transform fine wine investment

WineFi, a London-based FinTech company specialising in fine wine investment, has reportedly secured £1.5m in a seed funding round.

WealthArc integrates BlackRock Portfolio 360 to streamline wealth analysis

WealthArc, a global wealth data company based in Switzerland, has partnered with BlackRock to integrate the asset management giant’s Portfolio 360 tool into its platform.

Franklin Templeton unveils ESG-screened core ETFs with low tracking error

Franklin Templeton has launched two new Article 8 UCITS ETFs, expanding its ESG-focused product line for UK and European investors.

Robeco unveils biodiversity tool to spotlight corporate environmental performance

Robeco, an international asset manager known for its sustainability-driven investment strategies, has launched a new product aimed at helping investors identify companies leading or...

FNZ secures $500m to spearhead wealth management innovation

FNZ, an end-to-end technology platform serving wealth and asset management businesses, has secured a capital infusion of $500m. The new equity funding has been secured...

Betashares led the pack as Australian FinTech funding dropped by 74%...

Key Australian FinTech investment stats in 2024: Australian FinTech funding dropped by 74% YoY in 2024 Average deal value dropped to $15.6m as investors...

Zeidler Group to support 6 Monks’ Swiss market expansion

6 Monks (6M) has partnered with Zeidler Group to leverage its Swiss Representative Service, streamlining the distribution of its first Luxembourg Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF) in Switzerland.

iCapital partners with Aviva Investors to boost access to private climate...

iCapital, a global FinTech platform specialising in alternative investments for the wealth and asset management industries, has formed a strategic partnership with Aviva Investors to expand access to private market investments through its climate transition strategy.

What to know about the AMF updates to ESG naming rules...

At the end of 2024, the AMF Position-Recommendation DOC-2020-03, commonly known as the AMF Doctrine, was amended to bring it in line with the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) guidelines on fund naming.

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