Inflows into ESG funds have increased exponentially in recent years, but what is shaping the ESG agenda for asset managers?

In this article we dissect what is meant by SFDR Articles 6,8 & 9 and the implications for asset managers.

Across the investment management spectrum, the need for a radically different approach to investment reporting has never been greater.  

In this shifting landscape, implementing a data-driven, agile approach to investment reporting can help asset and wealth managers get back ahead of the game. 

Watch as our expert panel discuss the best practices in risk management and what asset managers need to ensure they can attract institutional capital, at a time of increased market volatility and increasing allocator expectations.

For risk management, the ability to demonstrate extensive expertise alongside a deep understanding of the investment side of the business is crucial. But what best practices do firms need to follow to achieve an institutional-level standard of risk management? 

An in-depth guide to risk management featuring insights from asset management and due diligence professionals.

 

The need to manage large volumes of data and perform complex calculations at speed have left many firms’ legacy systems and outdated technology struggling to keep up.  It’s time to take to the cloud. 

Implementing a fit-for-purpose risk management and reporting function is expensive. But for asset managers, the cost of sub-standard risk capabilities is even higher.

After a recommendation from a market peer, a UK-based multi-strategy hedge fund approached Landytech for a managed solution that would provide expert risk management support, as establishing and maintaining this function inhouse would come at significant cost. Read the full case study here.

So you know you need a robust, institutional-grade risk management capability to attract investor allocations and meet clients’ ongoing demands. But what does a fit-for-purpose risk management and reporting function entail in practice?

Faced with demanding investor and regulatory expectations, asset managers are increasingly turning to third-party risk management providers.

Skerryvore Asset Management needed a sophisticated risk management and data analysis platform to meet the exacting due diligence requirements of institutional investors and so help grow its business. Read the full case study here.

Comprehensive risk management capabilities are an integral and growing ingredient in asset manager success. Since the 2008 financial crisis, the value a strong risk management infrastructure and team bring has moved to the fore. Download our whitepaper examining the true cost of risk for asset managers.