Selector promotions and selectors talking portfolio analyst assessments as well as asset managers pulling out of climate-focused initiatives. Some distribution partnership and mandates news. Also, there seems to be some real FOMO back in the asset management town. Here is where the fund distribution industry may consider some lessons...
Read moreThe first 100 days of the year – aka January – have already passed by at an incredible pace. Blackstone continues to enter distribution partnerships across Europe and its private wealth assets have reached remarkable levels. Also, some fund selector news, some key 2024 flow numbers and AC/DC returning...
Read moreThe great private markets race is on – at full speed. Respective media news, industry talk and product launches are everywhere. Private market giants are opening up to wealthy individual investors, while traditional asset managers have discovered private assets for broader propositions, more asset longevity and higher revenue streams....
Read moreWe are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Accelerando Associates GmbH (Accelerando), a leading independent consultancy firm which provides strategic advice and intelligence on all aspects of European fund distribution to asset managers worldwide, as well as third-party marketing (TPM) services in the German market.
Read moreWe are thrilled to announce that Acolin has reached yet another significant milestone in its focus on operational excellence by officially obtaining the SOC2 Type II Certification! SOC2 (System and Organization Controls 2) is a highly regarded certification that focuses on an organization’s controls related to security, availability, processing...
Read moreNavigating the global fund distribution landscape requires a partner who understands the intricacies of different markets and regulatory environments. Acolin offers a full range of high-quality products and services for UCITS and AIFMD providers, tailored to meet your unique business needs.
Read moreWhen considering marketing funds into the European Union (EU), fund managers have several strategic options at their disposal. Each of these options comes with its own set of regulatory requirements, benefits, and potential drawbacks. In this article, we will explore five key strategies that fund managers can consider to...
Read moreInvestment advisors play a vital role in guiding investors towards suitable investment funds and allocations. For this important function they often are paid a commission, also known as trailer fee or retrocession, by the asset manager. And since this remuneration forms a relevant part of the advisor’s revenue, it...
Read moreMore than 25 years ago, when I started in the financial services industry, it was enough to collect and disseminate around 50 data points for an investment fund to be added on a distribution platform or in a data vendor’s database.
Read moreI initially joined Acolin as a Due Diligence Officer and have been a Due Diligence Team Lead for a year and a half now. In former roles as a lawyer, I worked and participated in several M&A transaction due diligence projects. But it is only since I joined Acolin...
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