Market complexity and shift to alternatives turns global insurers to outsourced portfolio management

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Global insurers are turning to alternatives to fill the void left by meager bond returns over the past decade of ultra-low interest rates, reveals Natixis Investment Managers’ global survey of

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U.S. Fed thoughts – 31 October, 2019

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David Lafferty, Chief Market Strategist at Natixis Investment Managers, shares his thoughts on the potential outcome of the October FOMC meeting:  90% chance the Fed will cut “Based on futures

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Appointments within Natixis Investment Managers

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Natixis appoints Joseph Pinto as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) and Philippe Setbon as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ostrum Asset Management. Joseph and Philippe

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Australia ranked 9th in the world for retirement outcomes in 2019 Natixis Investment Managers Global Retirement Index

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Australia ranked in the top ten for retiree wellbeing in 2019, despite sliding three places from 6th last year to 9th this year, according to the 2019 Natixis Investment Managers

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Natixis Investment Managers market flash – Federal Reserve

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What happened? The Federal Reserve, as expected, cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for the second time this year, lowering the federal funds rate to a range

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US/China trade headwinds will continue to be a drag

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US/China trade headwinds will continue to be a drag on global growth. In isolation, very small effect on the US, larger on China. However, the cross-over effects to manufacturing will

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Investors seeking high returns, better diversification and lower volatility flock to active management

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Investors prefer active management and professional advice to achieve the diversification they need to combat volatile markets, but many remain confused about the fundamental differences between active and passive investing.

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Natixis Investment Managers continues to strengthen its alternative and real asset capabilities with the launch of Vauban Infrastructure Partners

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Natixis Investment Managers announces today its plan to launch Vauban Infrastructure Partners[1], a new affiliate dedicated to infrastructure equity investing. Vauban Infrastructure Partners will be established by transferring the current

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Beyond trade and tariffs

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Trade and tariffs Volatility has returned and the red hot stock market that began the year has now downshifted closer to neutral. While the macro data continues to be lackluster

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Natixis Investment Managers backs Future Females in Finance

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In a move aimed at narrowing the gender gap in financial services in Australia, Natixis Investment Managers has announced a partnership with Future Females in Finance (F3). F3 was created

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