Exchange-traded funds
Janus Henderson Investors, a leading global asset manager, has introduced the Janus Henderson Global Research-Engineered Equity Active Core UCITS ETF (ticker: JGBL), listed on the London Stock Exchange. This new ETF aims to deliver outperformance driven by fundamental research, while maintaining low levels of active risk. The fund is managed
Mutual fund industry
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a new standard process for opening mutual fund accounts and executing the first investment to ensure that all new accounts are fully KYC-compliant before any money is invested. Currently, mutual fund companies carry out their own KYC checks when opening
Molecular dynamics
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing have made a significant discovery in the field of strain engineering, designing novel SnIX Janus layers with improved electronic, optical, and photocatalytic properties. The study, published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A, highlights the potential of these layers
Mutual fund industry
Pakistan's mutual fund industry has experienced a significant expansion, with total assets growing from Rs578 billion in 2019 to Rs3.93 trillion by June 2025. This nearly sevenfold increase is attributed to strong growth in both conventional and Shariah-compliant investments. Conventional funds rose 5.2 times to Rs2.
Stock exchanges
Pioneer Municipal High Income Fund, Inc. and its affiliated funds, Pioneer Municipal High Income Advantage Fund, Inc. and Pioneer Municipal High Income Opportunities Fund, Inc., have announced a management transition, effective immediately. John (Jake) Crosby van Roden III, Managing Director and Director of Municipals, US at Pioneer Investments, will assume
Stock exchanges
The Indian equity markets continued to trade higher in the late afternoon session, supported by widespread buying. Investor sentiments remained upbeat after ICRA Analytics' report showed that the Assets Under Management (AUM) of the Indian mutual fund (MF) industry touched Rs 70 trillion as of March 2025, marking a
Securities law
The Ontario Securities Commission has granted a decision to Fidelity Investments Canada ULC, allowing certain of its investment funds to use initial margin of up to 70% of their net asset value in transactions involving standardized derivatives. This decision is subject to conditions, including that the funds only invest in
Stock exchanges
Janus Henderson Group PLC, a UK-based asset management company, has reported the departure of its Global Chief Operating Officer, James R. Lowry, effective May 31, 2025. Lowry will cease serving in this role and will receive certain benefits under a Settlement Agreement with the company. The agreement includes a pro-rated
Mutual fund industry
The Indian mutual fund industry has experienced a notable surge, with assets under management (AUM) doubling over the past five years, growing from Rs 22.26 lakh crore in 2019-20 to Rs 66.7 lakh crore in August 2024. This growth is driven by increasing retail participation, favorable market conditions,
Closed end mutual funds
As the curtains rise on the first half of 2024, the closed-end funds sector in Tanzania has taken center stage, showcasing impressive performances that have captured the attention of investors. At the forefront of this display are NICOL and Afriprise, two funds that have outpaced the market and set new
Mutual fund industry
Prudent Corporate Advisory Services Limited (Prudent) has announced that its Assets Under Management (AUM) have surpassed the 1 Lakh Crore mark as of July 26, 2024. This significant achievement represents a 5x increase in Equity AUM over the past five years. Prudent has grown its industry ranking for mutual fund
Mutual fund industry
The mutual fund industry achieved a significant milestone in June 2024, with total assets under management (AUM) reaching Rs 61.15 lakh crore for the first time, surpassing the initial industry size 10 years ago. This growth is attributed to a six-month addition of Rs 10 lakh crore in assets,
