Architas
AXA diversified multi-manager
Architas is AXA Group's diversified investment company, based in London. It was formed in 2008 to help investors meet their investment goals through a range of multi-manager solutions. It offers a wide range of funds, from multi-manager funds to guided and open architecture options.
As of 31 March 2018, it has £23.3bn in AUM.
Meet the Investment Influencers: Nathan Sweeney of Architas
In the latest in our series of interviews with some of the industry's key Investment Influencers, Investment Week talks to Nathan Sweeney of Architas.
Architas' Georgeson and Bucher: It would have been a wasted opportunity not to enter model portfolio market
Broadening distribution key
BoE bazooka, Cofunds sale and Morrissey steps down: What did you miss over the summer?
Key announcements over the break
AXA Wealth's Lowcock moves to Architas for investment director role
Formerly at Hargreaves Lansdown and Tilney Bestinvest
Architas poaches Seneca's Jackson for newly-created role
Spent eight years at Schroders
Can China really engineer a 'soft landing'?
Architas Multi-Manager's Nathan Sweeney asks has the market taken its eye off the ball when it comes to China?
Architas hires Barclays' Arguello as CIO
Follows departure of Caspar Rock
What is your current US allocation and how are you gaining exposure? (Part I)
Multi-asset managers tell Investment Week their current US positioning in the face of further market volatility as interest rate rises and the presidential election loom later in the year.
UK economy is suffering from 'Goldilocks' syndrome
There are many ways to look at the UK economy to get a gauge of its health, writes Architas's Nathan Sweeney, including the most notable employment, GDP and inflation figures.
Architas hires Fidelity's Arthur for product specialist role
Also adds to marketing team
What are the best diversification strategies for uncertain markets? (Part II)
As managers continue to search for uncorrelated assets which are able to achieve 'true' diversification in difficult market conditions, managers tell Investment Week in this two-part feature their strategies for constructing the perfect multi-asset portfolio...
Architas' Nevins: The important tests we have faced in our Real Assets fund since launch
Runs real assets fund
Caspar Rock exits Architas for CIO role at Cazenove
Architas to appoint new CIO
Oil/mining/gold: Managers reveal how their commodities allocation has changed in 2016
Following the global rout in commodities in 2015, managers are rotating back to oil, mining and precious metals this year via a range of vehicles such as ETFs, investment trusts and MPLs.
Europe versus US: Where are the best high yield opportunities?
With Mario Draghi extending the ECB's QE programme this month, and investors returning to US high yield following a number of recent sell-offs, managers tell Investment Week which areas of the credit sphere are likely to outperform in the coming months...
Which stocks are bucking the dividend slowdown and which are best avoided?
Fund managers reveal telecoms, housebuilders and retail as some of the sectors they believe will be able to continue their strong run in 2016, alongside the trouble spots.
Architas' Allen: Why I am following China and avoiding Australia
Valuations in Asia-Pacific ex Japan areas are attractive relative to global peers currently, as most of the economies in the region are beneficiaries of lower oil and commodity prices, being net importers.
Gold: Time to short or top up?
Managers respond to Goldmans call to 'short gold'
Slump in banking stocks sign of 'lost confidence in central banks'
Markets no longer listening to central banks 'crying wolf'
Architas appoints four to UK distribution team
Ahead of further product development
Should investors fear a Brexit from the EU?
With the results of a referendum on UK membership of the European Union too close to call, we ask investment professionals for their views on the impact of a potential 'No' vote.
Multi-asset managers: How we are positioned ahead of Fed rate rise
Shifts in currency and equity positions
What are the chances of a US government shutdown?
US Congress needs to agree a new debt ceiling limit this month if the economy is to avoid a significant growth hit, according to Architas CIO Caspar Rock.
Industry Voice: The real asset paradox
By Harry Darke, investment manager, Architas
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