A century and a half later, closed-end funds continue to be an efficient way for investors to access some of the biggest growth opportunities in emerging markets.

Putting a “green” ESG screen over an old-line index of companies won’t achieve a truly sustainable portfolio prepared for future economic risks.

Big investors have already snatched up most of the goodies.

"If everyone’s doing it, it’s not going to work anymore," says Vincent Deluard.

New rules to make setting up funds cheaper and easier to do

Fintech firms are finally cracking into the fixed income scene, aiming to provide advisors with market data, transparency and a better deal for their clients.

Volatility and rising interest rates have made advisors keen as ever on active investment strategies.