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Andrew Holt
Chinese investment in Europe continues decline
As a gauge of the implications of arguments in Europe over Chinese economic influence, new research reveals that Chinese direct investment in Europe continued to decline in 2018. This is the major finding...Read more
Garnet Roach
Philippine foreign direct investment falls for first time since 2015
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Philippines fell by 4.4 percent last year to $9.8 bn – the first drop in FDI since 2015, according to the country’s central bank, and below the...Read more
Andrew Holt
Aberdeen offers passive route into hedge fund strategies
Edinburgh, Scotland-based asset manager Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) is launching a fund of alternative Ucits funds for institutional investors, offering a passive route to exposure to a diverse range of hedge fund strategies...Read more

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Judith Ugwumadu
The week in IR: Platinum-backed ETFs surge by 15 percent, and Miami International prepares to launch MIAX Equities Exchange
According to the Financial Times , holdings in platinum-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surged by 15 percent this year as investors bet on car makers using the metal in petrol car...Read more
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MZ Video: Top 10 trends and benchmarks for IR websites
Technology is constantly changing, and IR professionals need to stay on top of new developments to ensure their strategies don't become out of date. This video from MZ provides tips and benchmarks for...Read more
Garnet Roach
Agnico Eagle Mines and RBC lead Canada short lists
Agnico Eagle Mines and RBC are leading the short list board for the IR Magazine Awards – Canada 2019 with an impressive seven nominations each, with both competing for the title of best...Read more
Judith Ugwumadu
Mifid II could save investors £1 bn on research, says FCA
A cut in spending on investment research, caused by Mifid II rules, could save UK fund managers nearly £1 bn ($1.3 bn) over the next five years, according to regulator the Financial Conduct...Read more

Activism

Andrew Holt
European corporates lack plan to deal with activist investors
As activist investors become more numerous in reach and sophisticated in approach, European corporates are struggling to deal with activist tactics. This is the clear message from a new study by consulting company...Read more
Judith Ugwumadu
IROs should ‘meaningfully’ engage long-term investors to defend against activists
IROs are the first line of defense for European companies facing the sustained threat of shareholder activism, according to Activistmonitor. Financially healthy companies in sectors such as industrials, chemicals, consumer and pharmaceuticals are...Read more
Judith Ugwumadu
Activist investors targeted 922 companies in 2018, report highlights
More than 900 companies were targeted with activist campaigns last year and 417 of those were outside the US, according to a new report. The Activist Investing Annual Review 2019, produced by Activist...Read more
Andrew Holt
UK shareholder activism rose significantly in 2018
UK shareholder activism saw a sharp increase last year as investors launched campaigns at 25 companies, spending $7.35 bn on stocks, according to research by the investment bank Lazard. Just 11 UK companies...Read more

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