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Informa Plc (IFJPY) is a global leader in B2B knowledge services, specializing in events, digital media, and specialized software solutions. This page provides investors and professionals with direct access to official corporate announcements, financial updates, and strategic developments.
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Zephyr, an Informa plc subsidiary, has released its PSN Outlook for 2025, focusing on opportunities in Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs). The publication features contributions from various asset management firms covering topics such as quantitative models, factor analysis, and AI in SMA investing.
The report serves as a comprehensive resource for financial professionals, including advisors, family offices, and wealth managers. PSN's database contains over 21,000 products with nearly 40 years of historical data, establishing itself as a important tool for investment professionals seeking detailed market insights.
Chris Volpe, Director of Wealth Management Solutions and Head of Zephyr, emphasizes that PSN contribution provides asset managers significant exposure to wealth managers and plan sponsors. The company is also conducting its Annual SMA Poll to gauge SMA investing trends across different firm types and asset classes.
Zephyr, an Informa plc subsidiary, has announced its PSN Top Guns Managers of the Decade 2024 list, recognizing outstanding separately managed accounts (SMAs) over a 10-year period. Winners demonstrated GIPS compliance, maintained a 10-year R-Squared value of .8 or higher to their style benchmark, and outperformed with lower standard deviation.
The awards highlighted exceptional performance across three categories:
- U.S. Large Growth: Led by Broadleaf Partners (+18.0%), Fiera Capital (+17.4%), and Loomis, Sayles & Company (+17.3%)
- EAFE Universe: Topped by PIMCO (+9.7%), MFS Investment Management (+8.4%), and Acadian Asset Management (+8.1%)
- Core Fixed Universe: Best performers included Brown Brothers Harriman (+3.8%), Templeton Financial Services (+3.1%), and Belle Haven Investments (+3.0%)
The Russell 3000 index posted +12.55% returns over the decade, with 2024 showing strong performance driven by mega tech stocks and AI boom.
Zephyr, an Informa plc subsidiary, has released its Q4 2024 PSN Top Guns List, showcasing top-performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies. The PSN SMA database encompasses over 2,800 firms, 285 universes, and 21,000+ products with nearly 40 years of historical data.
Despite two 25-basis-point Federal Reserve cuts, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate index declined -3.06% due to sticky inflation. Notable performers include Morgan Stanley Investment Management's Advantage (+20.4%), Goldman Sachs Asset Management's Japan Strategic Equity (+5.0%), and Arena Capital Advisors' Strategic Short Duration High Yield Composite (+5.8%).
Zephyr has also introduced the PSN Manager Advantage program, offering digital coverage, brand publicity, and market intelligence packages for enhanced SMA visibility and marketing.
Zephyr, an Informa plc subsidiary, has released its PSN Top Guns List for Q3 2024, showcasing top-performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and ETF strategies. The PSN SMA database includes over 2,800 firms, 285 universes, and 21,000+ products. Despite August's -8.5% decline, the S&P 500 recovered with a +5.89% quarterly return.
Notable performances include: Small Cap Value Universe leaders - Private Capital Management (+19.4%), Kennedy Capital Management (+18.5%); International Equity Universe top performers - Fisher Investments China A-Share (+25.9%), Baillie Gifford China Equities (+23.7%); and International Fixed Income Universe leaders - Barings Emerging Markets (+10.8%), Colchester Global Investors (+10.7%).
Informa TechTarget has been officially formed through the combination of TechTarget and Informa Tech's digital businesses. The new entity, trading under TTGT on Nasdaq, aims to be the leading B2B growth accelerator for the technology industry. The company serves 7,500 customers worldwide with over 2,000 employees, targeting a $20 billion annual market opportunity in tech and B2B marketing.
As part of the deal, Informa PLC contributed $350 million cash ($11.70 per TechTarget share) and its Tech Digital Businesses for a 57% stake, while existing TechTarget shareholders retain 43% equity. Gary Nugent, former Informa Tech CEO, will lead the combined company.
The HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition announces the launch of Emerge Innovation Experience, a two-day event co-located with HIMSS25 in Las Vegas. This exclusive gathering connects C-suite executives, innovators, and strategic investors in healthcare technology. The event features a Pitch Competition open to companies offering solutions to healthcare challenges. The advisory board includes notable healthcare and investment professionals such as Lise Courtney D'Amico, Sally Ann Frank, and Dr. Harry Greenspun, among others.
Zephyr, an Informa plc subsidiary, has released its PSN Top Guns List for Q2 2024, highlighting top-performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies. This quarter's list focuses on AI-themed stocks boosting equities. The PSN SMA database, celebrating its 40th anniversary, remains a important resource for investment professionals. For the first time, the list of winners is openly available.
Notable performers include:
- Fidelity Institutional Asset Mgmt.'s Concentrated Blue-Chip Growth (+11.5%)
- BlackRock FE India (+13.0%)
- Diamond Hill Capital Management's Short Duration Sec Bond (+2.3%)
Market Strategist Ryan Nauman noted that Federal Reserve interest rate decisions remained the primary focus for equity investors, with increased optimism for a soft landing and potential rate cuts.
Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa (LSE: INF), has publicly released its PSN Top Guns List for Q1 2024, highlighting the best-performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies. This marks the first time in 20 years that the list is publicly accessible. Zephyr's PSN celebrates its 40th anniversary as the longest-running SMA database globally, showcasing significant managed account data.
Key performers in the Large Cap Growth Universe include Mercury Investment Group (+31.80%), Marsico Capital Management (+26%), and Capital Impact Advisors (+24.4%). In the Global Equity Universe, Katam Hill (+35.4%), Marietta Investment Partners (+24.7%), and Jennison Associates (+22.9%) stood out. High Yield Universe top performers were Guggenheim Investments (+5.7%), Arena Capital Advisors (+4.9%), and L&S Advisors (+3.9%).
Zephyr's market strategist, Ryan Nauman, attributes the strong Q1 performance to a resilient U.S. economy and optimism around AI. Further details are accessible on Zephyr’s website.
Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc, has released the PSN Mid-Year Outlook for 2024, showcasing opportunities for investing in Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs). The outlook highlights insights from asset management firms on SMAs' popularity and growth, with a focus on customization, AI investment potential, lower volatility growth, and unique attributes compared to traditional investment vehicles. The release also celebrates PSN's 40th anniversary as the longest-running SMA database, offering subscribers access to historical data, compliance information, and detailed asset breakdowns.
