By Terry FLYNN, Front Office Specialist, SimCorp
The passive bubble is about the burst, giving active managers a fresh break. But to arm themselves for the win, they must first break free from the operational chains that have held them back for so long…
A Passive Present
There is no arguing that 2017 was a particularly rough ride for active managers, who faced continued disruption from several directions. From technology innovation, to a deluge of regulation, and the encroaching growth of alternative asset managers, elbowing their way into private debt and other sources of illiquid alpha. And let’s not forget the elephant in the room; the reign of passive investment.
Actively managed funds have...
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