Fund launches

WisdomTree adds to digital assets range with ethereum ETP

Apr 29, 2021

ethereum_priceETF specialist WisdomTree has added to its digital assets range with the launch of an ethereum exchange-traded product.

DWS launches its first AI-powered fund

Apr 28, 2021

Artificial intelligence 2German fund manager DWS has launched an ESG equity fund that will select stocks using artificial intelligence (AI).

Standard Life Aberdeen to rebrand as Abrdn

Apr 26, 2021

abrdnStandard Life Aberdeen has announced that it plans to change its name to Abrdn as part of a rebranding designed to be more modern, agile, and digitally-enabled.

Trillium launches in UK, makes key hires

Apr 22, 2021

trillium_ukBoston-based impact investor Trillium Asset Management opened its UK business, making key senior hires to spearhead the launch of global ESG equity strategies.

Payden wins key Italian pension fund mandate

Apr 12, 2021

italy_pensiosPayden & Rygel has been appointed to manage a €200 million global bond mandate for Italy’s Priamo Pension Fund, the national retirement scheme for the country’s public transport employees.

Candriam adds to healthcare fund range

Apr 08, 2021

healthcare_investmentFund manager Candriam has added to its healthcare range with the launch of a fund targeting stocks in global sub-sectors such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.

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