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November 17, 2022
Asset Managers

Fidelity: hub position Luxembourg further strengthened

 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 …
November 16, 2022
Sector

Europe remains addicted to debt as CMU fails to deliver

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. …
November 16, 2022
Asset Managers,Transfers

Olivier Brouwers appointed as CEO at Amundi Belgium

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 …
November 16, 2022
News

ESG debt takes bigger share of government debt market

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 …
November 16, 2022
Asset Managers

Efama DG: ‘2022 will be a tough year for fund industry’

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 …
November 16, 2022
Asset Managers,Private Banks,Wealth Managers

Imbalance between private and public troubles investors

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, …
November 15, 2022

Banks challenge Greenpeace on greenwashing allegations

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 …
November 14, 2022
Investing

Top 5 sustainable value stocks: Schroders in the lead

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 …
November 14, 2022
Asset Servicing

With EFA, UI pushes assets administrated above €900 bln

By successfully closing its acquisition of European Fund Administration, Universal Investment has pushed its assets under administration by more than a fifth to above 900 billion euro in more than 7000 funds, the firm has announced. Financial details were …
November 14, 2022
Asset Managers,Investing

Amid high hopes, key Eltif issues remain to be resolved

Outlines of reform proposals for European long-term investment funds (Eltif), agreed by EU policy-makers last month, have been hailed as major positive step forward by some in the industry. More quietly, though, others suggest the fundamental …