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iPad marketing lessons, brand and communication

Whether Steve Jobs again turns an industry upside down with the iPad remains to be seen, but he clearly showcased management leadership and basic marketing lessons today at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (side note – interesting choice of … Continue reading

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The Decade in Asset Management

Not exactly a relaxed decade for the world – a very partial alphabetical list includes: Abu Ghraib, American Idol, Anthrax, Arthur Anderson (see Enron, see Tiger), Bear Stearns, Blackout in NY, Bali bombs, Bernie Ebbers, Burma cyclone, Bush (43), China earthquake, Color-coded … Continue reading

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INVESCO PUSHES INDEPENDENCE ON ITALY TOUR

Invesco hopes its independent status will help it gather assets in Italy, where the US house recently participated in a joint promotional tour with Fidelity, BlackRock and Schroders. Sergio Trezzi, managing director and Italian country head at Invesco, says the … Continue reading

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BLOCKBUSTER FUNDS DOMINATE ASIAN ASSET ACCUMULATION

Strategic Insight, the New York-based research firm, says 29 funds from Asia-Pacific have made it this year into its annual ‘billionaires fund club’, which tracks those mutual funds that reach over $1 billion of flows. Together, 14 bond funds enjoyed … Continue reading

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RETAIL SRI INFLOWS BEAT INDUSTRY AVERAGE

Socially responsible investments (SRI) account for only a tiny sliver of the European fund industry, but they are selling proportionally faster than funds overall, according to Strategic Insight data. European SRI funds have gathered net inflows at roughly three times … Continue reading

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BAILA SOCIETY ON SPANISH TELEVISION WITH OPENING SHOWCASE

BASo spent an amazing weekend in Santiago de Compostela, Spain and Porto, Portugal, to perform at Salsorro 2009. In addition to our Friday and Saturday repertory company showcases, BASo choreographed a piece with our friends Dave and Zoe (Paradizo Dance) … Continue reading

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Zurich, Andy Warhol & the Widder

The Widder hotel in the Augustiner quarter of Zurich for me is one of the best hotels in the world – a hidden gem boutique hotel with only 42 rooms, each of them with a unique history and design. Aside … Continue reading

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Global metatrends in the asset management industry – vlog

I just flew into Zurich from the Middle East from and for speaking engagements at industry conferences and management board offsites. The most meaningful observations for the industry going forward are meta-trends that will fundamentally change how companies take advantage … Continue reading

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GULF ARAB FUND INDUSTRY HINGES ON RETAIL INVESTORS

MANAMA, Oct 19 (Reuters) – The Gulf Arab region is struggling to develop a local fund industry as it lacks a strong retail investor base, executives and experts said on Monday. The region has provided a portion of its oil … Continue reading

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Middle East Asset Management Opportunities

With $2 trillion in investable assets, a young population and low household penetration of mutual funds, what are the key criteria for a more sustainable Middle East asset management business post-crisis? Today I gave a keynote speech at the Fund … Continue reading

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