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Bill Gross’ damages: US needs to learn from Canada and Mexico

Yesterday, BG published his latest monthly musings, entitled “damages”. Bill discusses the pros and cons of losing his long-term memory, which on the financial side include the new normal, the US as the cleanest dirty shirt, Nemo’s ring of fire … Continue reading

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Multi-Convergence – Products: Alternatives vs Traditional

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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Fund Forum Asia Interview with Alan Harden, Hong Kong 2012: The Importance of Brand in Asset Mgmt

After the speeches in Milan (Salone del Risparmio, Bocconi University) and Stockholm (Nordic Fund Selection Forum) next week, I am finally back in Hong Kong, to meet with clients and to conduct the “Fund Forum Asia Interview – Brand vs. … Continue reading

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

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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Google and Gaga – New Rules of Business Success

Both Larry Page and Steve Jobs want her advice. When Apple launched Ping, Jobs asked Lady Gaga for feedback and she met with him in Cupertino to discuss social network connectivity and design. Same with Larry Google, as Gaga calls … Continue reading

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Content, speed AND style of the message: The Secrets of Success for Franklin Templeton and Pimco/Allianz

When it comes to information delivery, the size of the global asset management industry ($30 trillion in total AUM) stands in stark contrast to the outdated ways to deliver information – both in terms of speed (compliance issues) and content … Continue reading

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