Investors have been increasingly considering aligning investment decisions with ESG values. In 2021, this focus increased as the entire world watched heads of states' debates on effective actions against climate change at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland.

Russia has invaded Ukraine pushing commodity prices to new record highs as equities tumble in a risk-off move by markets. While disruptions to oil and gas supply are looming, markets are anticipating a softening of major central bank policies.

Completing an international search and extensive recruitment process, the California Public Employees' Pension Retirement System (CalPERS) announced today the appointment of Nicole Musicco as its new chief investment officer.

Active ETFs have taken the US by storm, accounting for half of US ETF launches in 2021. Many European asset managers expect increased demand for active ETFs in Europe. However, this demand is not being satisfied due to legacy regulation requiring daily holding disclosure...

While markets have moved – unsurprisingly – into risk-off territory following the latest news from Ukraine, the reaction has remained disciplined so far. But investors can expect more volatility as the political and military situation evolves and potentially escalates.