The year 2025 is set to be an uncertain one for investors in private markets, with particular concerns surrounding Donald Trump’s political agenda. However, experts also identify opportunities. Experts consulted by Investment Officer anticipate that …

Although no progress has been made this year towards a European Capital Markets Union, William De Vijlder, former Chief Economist at BNP Paribas, remains cautiously optimistic about building a stronger financial Europe. According to him, four …

We find ourselves in the midst of the 2020s—a remarkable moment in time. Much like the "Roaring Twenties" a century ago, we are experiencing both a productivity boom and a free-market surge. This is the only time in the past hundred years that such a …

Here are the ten most read articles on Investment Officer Luxembourg for 2024: App makes PE investing as easy as ordering pizza Published in July, our most-read article of the year explored Moonfare's bold attempt to democratise private equity with the …

William De Vijlder (64) retired this autumn as the chief economist of BNP Paribas. In a farewell interview, he reflects on four decades of economic analysis. ‘Everything is even more interconnected than I once thought, which makes it incredibly …

Every year, I look with some amazement at the annual forecasts from the major financial institutions—particularly the expected returns that sit squarely near the long-term average. You can be almost certain these predictions won’t materialize. Basing …

The year 2024 was a year of further consolidation in the Belgian private banking market. Many are eager to see what room for manoeuvre Degroof Petercam will have under its new French owner, Indosuez. The past year was marked by a flurry of merger and …

European investors are heading into 2025 with a stark warning: tread carefully. Analysts at Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM) have painted a picture of fragile markets, wavering economies, and thin margins for mistakes. In a recent presentation to clients …

Many financial organisations are currently working flat out to implement the Digital Operational Resilience Act, or Dora for short. And with good reason, as the regulations come into force on 17 January 2025. By then, a large number of contracts will have …

These are worrying times. Geopolitically, a new world war seems imminent. The challenges in Europe are so significant that the valuation of European stocks has halved compared to the American markets. In a month, a new president will take office in the …

Private investors brace for an uncertain 2025

William De Vijlder’s reading recommendations on Europe: ‘After analysis, it’s time for action’

Midway through the Twenties

Most read articles for 2024: Here is our top 10

William De Vijlder reflects on 40 years of economic waves: ‘We quickly forget turbulent times’

Chart of the week: The average return does not exist

Belgian private banking consolidates: all eyes on Degroof Petercam

Investors face a tightrope walk in 2025, warns AXA IM

Universal Investment: Preparing for Dora’s contract challenges

Room for more optimism