22 Luglio 2025

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently released its findings from a multi-firm review on valuation practices in private markets—an area that has attracted growing scrutiny amid increased allocations and structural complexity. For institutional investors, this report offers a timely reminder of the operational risks inherent in the valuation of illiquid assets, and underlines the importance of robust governance frameworks during manager selection and ongoing due diligence.

• Private Markets
• Governance
• Operational Risk

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17 Giugno 2025

The expectation of ‘non-concessionary returns’ has been central to the expansion of the impact equity sector.

• ESG
• Equity
• Manager Selection
• Strategic Asset Allocation
• Impact

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14 Aprile 2025

In March 2025, bfinance invited institutional investors to participate in a snap poll conducted in the wake of mounting economic and geopolitical turbulence.

• ESG
• Equity
• Fixed Income
• Portfolio Design
• Strategic Asset Allocation

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08 Aprile 2025

Quality-oriented equity strategies have long been a favourite among institutional investors—but quality indices have struggled to gain traction.

• Equity
• Manager Selection
• Portfolio Design

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