DWS is stepping up its ambitions in private credit, focusing on asset-based finance—lending and investment strategies secured by collateral such as real estate, infrastructure or receivables. The Frankfurt-based assetmanager is building a specialised …

Growth in the sustainable bond market has stalled, but experts don’t foresee refinancing issues. The demand for green debt securities remains high. With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the market for green investments has also changed. Trump’s …

It takes about two million euros in net assets to be considered wealthy in Luxembourg, according to new data that highlights rising perceptions of affluence in one of Europe’s richest economies. The 2025 Luxembourg Wealth Survey, conducted by Luxembourg …

This week’s overview of people moves in the investment industry includes new leadership appointments at ING Group, Carne Group, and Haca Partners. ING appoints Ida Lerner as new CFO ING has appointed Ida Lerner as its next chief financial officer and …

As commercial director at Baloise Vie Luxembourg, Tine Vanmassenhove is responsible for the Belgian market. Throughout her career, she has guided wealthy Belgians through the world of Luxembourg investments. The grand duchy has undeniable advantages, she …

Private equity has never lagged so far behind publicly listed equities in terms of returns. The asset class faces major challenges, including disappointing distributions, higher financing costs, and geopolitical uncertainty. Has private equity lost its …

The problem with private credit is not that it might blow up the financial system. It’s that it might just not be a very good investment. That is the central claim of new research by a group of academics led by Jeffrey Hooke, senior lecturer in finance at …

“Climate change is not a scenario for the distant future; it’s already affecting all asset classes,” said Lisa Backes, deputy CEO of Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services, during the LuxFlag Sustainable Investment Week in Luxembourg. For banks, sustainability …

No, I haven’t started a Chinese course. Unfortunately, because I think it would be quite useful these days. The title of this column is the Chinese word for “mirage” or “illusion.” Hot air, in other words. Just like the impressive Chinese growth figure …

During the third quarter of 2025, investors who assumed moderate credit and duration risk were rewarded, as the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at its July and September meetings, while the US Federal Reserve cut rates once in …

DWS prepares private credit platform for 2026 growth phase

Momentum has slowed, but the appetite for green bonds remains strong

Luxembourg residents say it takes €2 mln to feel wealthy

Transfers: Ida Lerner swaps DNB to join ING as CFO

Belgium still dances the Luxembourg investment tango

Bluemetric: private equity – one step back and two forward?

Private-credit LPs told to worry about returns, not cockroaches

Luxembourg banks see sustainability as a strategic issue

Chart of the week: 海市蜃楼

Morningstar: Candriam versus Robeco in global high yield bonds