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Largest pension fund worldwide, GPIF, increases equities and foreign allocations

Posted on June 7, 2013 by danielenskat

The largest pension fund globally, Japan’s GPIF, is increasing equity allocations and foreign investments at the expense of fixed income to move into riskier assets. It’s part of what the media has called “Abenomics”, the not too creative neologism of … Continue reading →

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Multiconvergence: Orix buys Robeco for distribution and global brand

Posted on February 19, 2013 by danielenskat

I am finishing a week of CEO discussions in Europe and, before flying back to NY, Orix just announced the acquisition of 90.01% of Robeco equity from Rabobank for about two billion Euros (240 billion yen) to expand the global … 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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Whitepaper on Asia Fund Distribution with Nomura Research Institute (NRI)

Posted on April 23, 2012 by danielenskat

For many years I have had the great pleasure of working closely with Nomura Research Institute’s head of research, Sadayuki Horie.  Taking turns between Tokyo and New York, Horie’s insights into the Japan asset management industry have helped us shape our … Continue reading →

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New Strategic Insight Study: State of the Global Asset Management Industry – 2011 Review, 2012 Outlook

Posted on March 7, 2012 by danielenskat

New Strategic Insight Study: STATE OF THE GLOBAL FUND INDUSTRY – 2011 REVIEW, 2012 OUTLOOK   New York – March 7, 2012 – The second volume of Strategic Insight’s State of the Industry report provides a global review of 2011 … Continue reading →

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