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Perspectives – Realities of Risk

June 2013

What could go wrong? In Realities of Risk we share insights on some newer risks that may influence your portfolio strategies. From climate change risk, and the risks of risk averse investing to geopolitical risk and more.

Topic: Alternatives, Fund Distribution, Pensions, Risk Management

The end of regulatory arbitrage

Real estate fund managers may switch to indirect distribution under AIFMD

June 2013

Real estate investment funds that rely on “regulatory arbitrage” to create a competitive advantage will need a new approach under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).

Topic: Alternatives, Fund Distribution

360 online magazine – Spring 2013

Asset management insight and analysis

May 2013

In the latest edition of RBC Investor Services’ online magazine, we provide our latest views and opinions on offshore, Canada, sovereign wealth, Asia and global asset management trends.

Topic: Alternatives, Fund Distribution, Pensions, Regulation

More recent publications and articles

May 2013 Making time for AIFMD - The clock is ticking on the Directive, but will Member States and asset managers be ready on time?

May 2013 Fixed Income Attribution - Portfolio insights through analytical precision

May 2013 Pooled Fund Survey - Q1 2013

April 2013 Demystifying Securities Lending - A guide for beneficial owners and asset managers

April 2013 Generation UCITS - Evolution and expansion

April 2013 The rise of infrastructure - Funds sense opportunity to help US and Asian cities improve roads, ports and power facilities

March 2013 French regulatory watch - Quarterly report

March 2013 Eyes on the prize - Efforts to liberalise the Chinese financial sector and its currency trading are gaining new momentum

March 2013 Branching out - Regulatory change is driving new interest in the diversification of collateral requirements

February 2013 Perspectives: The future of finance

February 2013 Distribution’s future: new markets, technology and regulation - Asset managers must adapt as investors engage with multiple channels

February 2013 Market update: Securities lending - Q4 2012

January 2013 AIFMD: the practical guide - A definitive guide to the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive

January 2013 AIFMD is not a case of winner takes all - Asset managers and investors need clarity and certainty on implementation of directive

January 2013 Pension Symposium - Videos & presentations featuring low growth strategies and market trends

January 2013 Mixed messages - New UK distribution rules could create both market threats and opportunities

December 2012 Impacts and opportunities - Italian pension quick poll results

December 2012 ESMA guidelines prompt alternative UCITS rethink - Fund managers must use indices that investors can reproduce

December 2012 A question of registration - AIFMD offers fund of hedge fund managers greater efficiency and protection

November 2012 Market update: Securities lending – Q3 2012

November 2012 Pension focus - Events and feature publications relevant to you

October 2012 360 online magazine - Fall 2012

October 2012 The transparency trend - AIFMD calls for private equity funds to document well established risk procedures

October 2012 Perspectives: In Pursuit of Growth

September 2012 French regulatory watch - Quarterly report

September 2012 Foreign Exchange – Solving the Enigma - A back to basics guide to the world’s largest financial market

September 2012 Navigating low growth - Pension quick poll results

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