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Global metatrends in the asset management industry – vlog

Posted on October 22, 2009 by danielenskat

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

Posted on October 20, 2009 by danielenskat

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

Posted on October 19, 2009 by danielenskat

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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India, Future of Fund Distribution?

Posted on October 11, 2009 by danielenskat

Is India the market to shape the future of mutual fund distribution? With most attention these days given to UCITS in Europe, the RDR in the UK and financial re-regulation in the US, India’s Security and Exchange Board a month … Continue reading →

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GLG DUMPS MONDAY MORNING MEETINGS FOR MOBILE TECH

Posted on October 9, 2009 by danielenskat

GLG Partners has begun adopting mobile technology in an effort to improve communications among its managers – a move it believes will help drive the firm’s investment performance. The UK-based manager, which acquired Societe Generale’s UK asset management business (SGAM) … Continue reading →

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Brand New World: Reverse Innovation & Darwin

Posted on October 6, 2009 by danielenskat

Watch the vlog for “Reverse Innovation & Darwin”: For decades, GE has sold modified Western products to emerging markets. Now, to preempt the emerging giants, it’s trying the reverse. Thus starts an article entitled “How GE Is Disrupting Itseld” in … Continue reading →

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back to the future… INVEST IN TWITTER NOW, MANAGERS TOLD

Posted on October 2, 2009 by danielenskat

Already talked about this in 2009 – didn’t even remember it… (October 2, 2009) Asset managers are being urged to build up their social media presence sooner rather than later. Experts believe investors will favour those firms that can demonstrate … Continue reading →

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Bismarck, G20, and Asia

Posted on September 27, 2009 by danielenskat

As chairman of the Latin America Fund Forum 2009 in Sao Paulo last week, I had the pleasure of discussing the future of the region and emerging markets at large with a group of illustrious experts, among them the former … Continue reading →

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Casa do Chico – Florianopolis, Brazil

Posted on September 22, 2009 by danielenskat

Excellence when you least expect it. The last day in Florianopolis, it is cloudy and cold and Tuesday seems to be the Brazilian day of rest, with all restaurants and cafes closed in this sleepy part of Floripa, the Lagoa … Continue reading →

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