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  The S&P 500 index is higher by c.24% YTD as global central banks orchestrated the best recovery money could buy. Capital market activity is at record-high levels thanks to these benign market conditions. As we move into 2022, there is some caution in markets as the US Federal Reserve initiates the tapering of its asset purchases amid higher inflation worries and tight labour markets. Against this backdrop, we are delighted to present our latest thinking and capabilities to help banks and asset managers seize profitable revenue opportunities and leapfrog competition.

Chanakya Dissanayake – Head of Investment Research

 
     
  Fresh and unique: Handpicked content, carefully curated for you  
     
  Asset management industry – trends to watch for in 2022  
 
  Learn more about the five key trends in the asset management industry to keep an eye on in 2022.  
     
 

 
     
 
Hidden dragons emerge – a new exchange in Beijing for SMEs   The countdown to a post-LIBOR world
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The whitepaper explores the purpose of the new exchange, draft regulations and how global fund managers can participate in the unique China market

  This whitepaper critically assesses whether these legislative fixes will alleviate legal uncertainties/lawsuit threats and mitigate disruptions to tough legacy contracts maturing in a LIBOR-free era. We also outline potential gaps in the current LIBOR laws and attendant risks.

 
     
 
     
 
Annual survey of private wealth managers   Nigeria Petroleum Industry Act – a new beginning or a lost opportunity?
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Globally, private wealth managers are faced with challenges, such as margin pressures, competition from fintech companies and regulatory compliance. At Acuity Knowledge Partners, we work with private wealth managers as an extension of their research teams and help in building their proprietary research products across equity, credit and funds.

  This blog talks about how important the act is in an environment where the world is transitioning toward green energy and whether the bill is transformational enough to make Nigeria competitive enough to grab a shrinking pie of investments from its peer countries in Africa.

 
     
 
  Solution showcase  
     
 
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)   Fixed Income and Credit Research
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Customised ESG research solutions driven by our in-depth understanding of sector- and country-specific ESG risks and opportunities.

  Fixed income and credit research solutions tailored to meet organisational objectives and provide actionable deliverables.

 
     
 
  Acuity in the News  
     
 
Global Finance: Bahrain’s growth continues   S&P Global: Margin, provision risks to weigh on top Chinese banks' earnings in Q4
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  ESG data gaps pose challenges to financial institutions, according to survey from Acuity Knowledge Partners  
 
     
 

 
 
 
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  Research solutions for private wealth managers  
 
  Globally, private wealth managers are faced with challenges, such as margin pressures, competition from fintech companies and regulatory compliance. At Acuity Knowledge Partners, we work with private wealth managers as an extension of their research teams and help in building their proprietary research products across equity, credit and funds.  
     
 

 
 
     
 
    
  ABOUT ACUITY KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS

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Headquartered in London, Acuity Knowledge Partners has nearly two decades of experience in servicing over 400 clients by deploying its 4,000+ specialist workforce of analysts and delivery experts across its global delivery network. We provide our clients with unique assistance to innovate, implement transformation programmes, increase operational efficiency, and manage costs and improve their top lines. These services are supported by our proprietary suite of Business Excellence and Automation Tools (BEAT) that offer domain-specific contextual technology. Acuity Knowledge Partners is backed by Equistone Partners Europe, a leading private equity organisation that backs specialist growth businesses and management teams.

 
   
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