Duncan Higgs
Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Solutions
Duncan Higgs est Managing Director et supervise la division des solutions de portefeuille de bfinance, notamment la stratégie de portefeuille, l'analyse des risques, l'examen des frais, le suivi des portefeuilles et d'autres services. Avant de rejoindre la société en 2021, Duncan a acquis 15 ans d'expérience dans le conseil en investissement, notamment dans les services de conseil et les services fiduciaires. Dernièrement, il était directeur chez Willis Towers Watson, où, outre ses principales responsabilités, il faisait également partie de l'équipe centrale chargée de conduire le changement technologique dans le secteur des investissements. Auparavant, Duncan a passé cinq ans en tant que gestionnaire de clientèle chez Cardano, où il proposait des solutions d'investissement sur mesure aux clients institutionnels. Il est titulaire d'une maîtrise de première classe (Hons) en physique de l'université de Durham, est titulaire de la certification CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) et détient l'IMC.
Market intelligence:
Investors Should Re-evaluate Fees in the ‘Turbulent Twenties’
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Hedge Funds and Tail Protection: Sector in Brief
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Asset Manager Selectors: Three Themes to Watch in 2024
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Money for Nothing? Hedge Funds Haven’t Budged on Hurdle Rates (Yet)
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