Category Archives: consulting

Learning from Chile: Principal buys AFP, the growth of Latin America retirement investing and Chile educating the US

Posted on October 13, 2012 by danielenskat

Latin America is high on the list of priorities for asset managers. Mostly, that includes expanding investment management in and for the region to build out product ranges and investment capabilities, but we also see a much stronger business push … Continue reading →

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#Offbe(t)a(t): Vodka, volatility… liquid strategies

Posted on October 7, 2012 by danielenskat

I invite you to follow me on twitter @danenskat (c) Enskat Associates 2012

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4 hour work week? Balancing productivity perceptions: leadership, google, outliers, and Gangnam style work life balance

Posted on October 7, 2012 by danielenskat

Who works the hardest and who works the smartest? Comparing global average work hours from the OECD (not a complete data set, but the most complete available), shows that developing countries work a lot longer/harder than their US and European … Continue reading →

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Hotel of the quarter – Bowery Hotel, NY

Posted on October 5, 2012 by danielenskat

Robert Warren always introduces new and exciting things into my life. The Bowery Hotel a few blocks from my place is not exactly new, but it is a noteworthy hotel and hidden gem for business travelers. Situated on Bowery and … Continue reading →

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Noteworthy books of the quarter

Posted on October 5, 2012 by danielenskat

Many CEOs ask me for book recommendations for their long-haul flights. Here is a selection of the ones I am currently reading and would definitely recommend (in no particular order): – The Mobile Wave, Michael Saylor: a great overview of … Continue reading →

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Key concerns for global institutional investors: volatility, risk and correlations

Posted on September 27, 2012 by danielenskat

A new global survey of close to 500 institutional investors conducted by Natixis Global Asset Management – NGAM is keeping busy these days – points out a few common and a few not so common concerns for asset holders worldwide. … Continue reading →

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Womenomics: The end of men in finance?

Posted on September 25, 2012 by danielenskat

Fashion has Anna Wintour, Hollywood has Meryl Streep, Germany has Angela Merkel, PepsiCo has Indra Nooyi. With a new bestselling book out, “The end of men – the rise of women”, how pervasive is female leadership in the asset management … Continue reading →

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Multi-Convergence – Products: Alternatives vs Traditional

Posted on September 21, 2012 by danielenskat

In my last few posts I talked about risk on risk off (RORO), return optimization around volatility (ROVO), and Natixis’ new volatility team, all part of the industry metatrend of #MultiConvergence, which I will write about in my next global … Continue reading →

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Focus on Volatility – ROVO, Smart Beta and “Seeyond”

Posted on September 18, 2012 by danielenskat

In my recent research I have focused on risk management. More precisely, in the post-crisis “risk on risk off” approaches seen in the industry, there is an additional component that I would call “ROVO” – Return Optimization around VOlatility. Volatility … Continue reading →

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Asia, private banking, and brand

Posted on September 17, 2012 by danielenskat

Things are in limbo in Asia. Retail banking post-mini bonds and with FATCA have all but come to a standstill for fund distribution. Wealth is booming, but not for traditional mutual funds. Institutions are looking to alternatives to satisfy the … Continue reading →

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