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Asia fund passport vs. cross-border Luxembourg funds – the potential future of fund distribution in Asia

Posted on December 7, 2010 by danielenskat

Will global mutual fund flows in the next five years primarily benefit cross-border Luxembourg and/or Dublin fund domiciles or will the asset management industry see the emergence of an Asian passport and reduced interest in offshore products? Traveling from Asia, … Continue reading →

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State of the Union

Posted on December 7, 2010 by danielenskat

President Obama on Tuesday in his State of the Union address will touch on five “pillars” to ensure the competitiveness and growth of the US: innovation, education, infrastructure, deficit reduction, reforming government. Preparing for meetings in the Philippines, Thailand, Brunei … Continue reading →

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State of the Union

Posted on December 7, 2010 by danielenskat

President Obama on Tuesday in his State of the Union address will touch on five “pillars” to ensure the competitiveness and growth of the US: innovation, education, infrastructure, deficit reduction, reforming government. Preparing for meetings in the Philippines, Thailand, Brunei … Continue reading →

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The Decade in Asset Management

Posted on January 10, 2010 by danielenskat

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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Zurich, Andy Warhol & the Widder

Posted on October 22, 2009 by danielenskat

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

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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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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Judging Beauty @ Miss RDUS

Posted on October 11, 2009 by danielenskat

Last night I had the undeniable pleasure of being one of the judges for the Miss Republica Dominicana US 2009, along with judges from NY1, People en Espanol, a Dominican Charity and current and former models and fashion designers at … 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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