‘Twin’ performance fee share classes across Europe offer a 22 per cent discount in management fees
In its latest research, Fitz Partners has identified 22 promoters offering 167 sets of ‘Twin’ share classes domiciled either in … Continue reading ‘Twin’ performance fee share classes across Europe offer a 22 per cent discount in management fees
When will asset managers play their cards on value?
Value is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes. But in the world of asset management, … Continue reading When will asset managers play their cards on value?
Funds’ investment managers continue to lower fees
Portfolio management firms working for investment funds have dropped their investment advisory fees for the second year running. Average investment … Continue reading Funds’ investment managers continue to lower fees
Fund companies cut costs to protect shrinking profits
… “According to analysis by Fitz Partners, the fund research company, investment companies have reduced their headline management fees by … Continue reading Fund companies cut costs to protect shrinking profits
Front-office fees fall amid cost tightening – Ignites Europe
Asset managers are being forced to trim costs in the front office as pricing pressure continues to erode their margins. … Continue reading Front-office fees fall amid cost tightening – Ignites Europe
Irish directors wary of new governance rules – Ignites Europe
Irish fund directors have criticised recent measures by the Central Bank of Ireland to force boards to more closely monitor … Continue reading Irish directors wary of new governance rules – Ignites Europe
Fee pressure spreads as M&G reviews Lux range – Ignites Europe
The UK asset manager recently decided to pass on to investors more of the economies of scale in its €37bn … Continue reading Fee pressure spreads as M&G reviews Lux range – Ignites Europe
Alfi: Blocking Luxembourg funds in Germany “not possible” by law
It should not be possible to block Luxembourg-domiciled funds from distribution in Germany when changes to regulation take effect in … Continue reading Alfi: Blocking Luxembourg funds in Germany “not possible” by law
Diverse performance fee rules ‘worrying’ for firms: research – Ignites Europe
Differing requirements from national regulators in European countries are creating problems for funds with performance fees, new research from Fitz … Continue reading Diverse performance fee rules ‘worrying’ for firms: research – Ignites Europe
Popular absolute return funds notch up high trading costs
… Hugues Gillibert, director at fund fee consultancy Fitz Partners, said: “During a year like 2018, one would expect to … Continue reading Popular absolute return funds notch up high trading costs