As we approach the next U.S. presidential election, the political landscape is heating up with Kamala Harris gaining momentum, yet Donald Trump still leading in the polls. This has sparked a surge in so-called 'Trump trades,' reminiscent of market …

High-yield bonds remain in demand among investors whose main focus is on absolute returns, this week's Morningstar Fund Radar shows. After a rally in fixed-income bonds in the last quarter of 2023, more defensive bonds, such as those issued by …

After years of uncertainty under Chinese ownership, the acquisition of Nagelmackers by BPCE, the second-biggest banking group in France, clearly establishes the bank's new direction and affiliation. Nagelmackers, Belgium's oldest bank, is set to be …

Luxembourg's first private markets fund vehicle was created exactly two decades ago this summer. Sicar is the French acronym for Société d'Investissement en Capital à Risque , or investment company in risk capital. Lawmakers, led by then-finance minister …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news includes updates from Luxembourg supervisor CSSF, Apex Group and Capital Group. Maureen Wiwinius Maureen Wiwinius (photo) has been reappointed as a member and chairperson of …

Trump's pick of James David Vance, better known as J.D. Vance, as vice-presidential candidate markets a firm shift. Vance's appeal in swing states and manufacturing focus could reshape the economy and ensure a Republican stronghold, impacting market …

European institutional investors wishing to capitalize on anticipated rate cuts by the Federal Reserve are turning to curve steepeners. Investmentment strategists at BNP Paribas and Amundi said this strategy is rapidly becoming a no-brainer trade. …

Not only central banks seek a larger position in physical gold. Clients of asset managers are increasingly requesting gold as an investment. Geopolitical tensions, inflation uncertainties, and high equity market valuations are driving this trend towards …

The European Union confronts a significant challenge in its bid to match the United States economically. Economists at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) assert that Europeans invest insufficiently in venture capital, rendering the sector …

The confluence of high valuations and geopolitical risks indicates potential overheating and future uncertainties. Europe, with its heavy dependence on third-party suppliers for essential goods and raw materials, finds itself particularly vulnerable. The …

Trump 2.0

Fund Radar: High-yield bonds remain popular

BPCE to acquire Belgian bank Nagelmackers

‘The people who created the Sicar were like startup entrepreneurs’

Transfer Thursday: CSSF, Apex, Capital Group

JD Vance as the new power player

Investors turn to steepeners to capitalize on Fed cuts

Central bank gold fever grips investors as well

Lack of boldness in venture capital is Europe’s ‘costly weakness’

‘Dancing on the volcano - as long as it lasts’