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April 14, 2025
Opinion

Chart of the week: coverage ratio drama? It’s not the stocks

The markets crashed this week, so it’s only a matter of time before juicy headlines start popping up on (social) media eager to pour fuel on the fire. But I have to admit, I didn’t quite see this one from Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf coming: “Pension …
April 11, 2025
Asset Allocation

Belgium plans dual defense funds, invites financial sector to join in

Belgium is entering the European defense investment arena with two new public-private initiatives, one at the federal level and another from the Flemish government. Both aim to strengthen national resilience in the face of rising geopolitical …
April 11, 2025
Asset Allocation

Morningstar: Pzena versus Stewart Investors in EM equities

Emerging markets delivered a relatively resilient start to 2025. The Morningstar EM TME Index declined by just 2 percent in euro terms, compared to a drop of more than 5 percent for the Morningstar Global TME Index. However, the volatility stirred by U.S. …
April 10, 2025
Asset Allocation

Market stress puts classic stock-bond correlation to the test

For many asset owners with balanced portfolios, U.S. Treasuries have long provided protection against equity downturns. But a sharp rise in bond market volatility suggests that assumption may no longer hold. Since the Trump administration’s surprise …
April 10, 2025
Asset Managers

AllianzGI creates private markets division, names Jozan as head

Allianz Global Investors has announced the creation of a dedicated private markets division, appointing Edouard Jozan as head of private markets. The new leadership role, effective 1 June 2025, marks a milestone in the firm’s efforts to scale and …
April 10, 2025
Asset Managers

Roelof Salomons: ‘Increased frequency of internal memos’

Roelof Salomons hit the ground running when he became Chief Strategist at Blackrock Netherlands exactly six months ago. According to him, we are at a turning point. Capital flows are shifting direction, creating tremendous opportunities for investors in …
April 10, 2025
Transfers

Transfers: Nagelmackers, HF Quarters, Edmond de Rothschild, Allianz GI

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in and around Luxembourg includes updates from Edmond de Rothschild, Bank Nagelmackers, HF Quarters, and Allianz Global Investors. Brione appointed CEO of Bank Nagelmackers  Caisse d’Epargne Hauts de …
April 9, 2025
Asset Allocation

Wealth managers revisit small crypto allocations in portfolios

Bitcoin’s persistent popularity is reigniting portfolio debates among European wealth managers. With infrastructure improving and regulatory frameworks maturing, more firms are considering a small crypto allocation, typically one to five percent, as part …
April 9, 2025
Investing

Oil stocks are a very cheap hedge against inflation

The energy sector serves as a safe haven during periods of geopolitical turmoil and is showing greater investment discipline. However, an increasing oil supply is dampening short-term expectations. Investors in the energy sector are looking back on lean …
April 8, 2025
Supervision

CSSF flags persistent AML gaps at investment firms

Anti-money laundering compliance has become a defining test for Luxembourg’s investment sector. At a closed-door AML/CFT conference on 28 March, the CSSF warned of persistent governance gaps, just as EU reforms raise the bar for compliance. At its annual …