High-yield bonds are not equal. In the US market this year, the difference in spreads between bonds with credit ratings of CCC and below versus BBs rose from 4.6 percent to 9 percent. High-yield bonds corrected like other assets this year as concerns …

With the prominent focus on ESG, asset managers find themselves in a challenging position: On the one hand, they rely increasingly on ESG ratings, not only for meeting regulations but also for establishing trust and satisfying the growing customer demand …

All of Fidelity International's sales offices are now supported from Luxembourg, which has a “hub” function in the asset manager's organisation. A new reorganisation was implemented this year. This is confirmed by Sanela Kevric, who has been head of the …

A widening equity gap and a subdued securitisation market are clear signs that the European Union is failing to deliver on its ambitious plan to boost the popularity of risk capital and financial markets, a fresh industry report warned on Thursday. …

Europe’s largest asset manager Amundi has appointed Olivier Brouwers as its chief executive officer in Belgium. In this role, Brouwers will also be responsible for Amundi's business development in Luxembourg. Brouwers joins Amundi from La Française AM …

Government bonds classified as sustainable or ESG securities continued to win market share during the third quarter as more of them were issued while the total amount issued in fresh state debt in Europe declined. Governments of EU member states and the …

European Fund and Asset Management Association Efama will host its 2022 Investment Management Forum on Thursday and Friday in Brussels. Director-general Tanguy Van de Werve spoke to Investment Officer about prospects for the industry, sustainable finance …

Private market investments have become overweight in institutional portfolios following this year’s substantial declines in public markets. Half of investors are waiting “as long as necessary” for this dislocation to subside. The other half is concerned, …

The latest round of greenwashing allegations targets Luxembourg’s banks and their investment funds. Greenpeace, presenting a mystery shopping survey , now claims Luxembourg’s financial centre is “guilty of greenwashing”. Meanwhile, UN secretary-general …

Style risk is one of the key risks that sustainable investors need to be aware of. After all, many equity funds with a sustainable mandate tend to lean towards a growth style. Any choice of style brings the likelihood of it falling out of favour with …

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Olivier Brouwers appointed as CEO at Amundi Belgium

ESG debt takes bigger share of government debt market

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Banks challenge Greenpeace on greenwashing allegations

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