The acronym ELTIF has been popping up on news sites with increasing regularity in recent months. This vehicle has failed to excite the industry since it was launched in 2015, but maybe this is changing. Maybe there more to industry chatter about the …

At ABN Amro, clients have shifted to a higher-risk investment profile. Whereas previously the most popular profile invested mainly in bonds, this has now changed to a profile investing 55 per cent in shares, explained Richard de Groot of the bank an …

The average credit quality and rating of convertible bonds has improved significantly in recent years. Thanks to their convexity, these hybrid instruments, whose universe is highly diversified, are more attractive than ever in any context. They are seen …

Yesterday we saw how Luxembourg is playing a significant role helping international investors gain exposure to the Chinese market. Yet what about the movement in the other direction, as Chinese investors seek to diversify into other markets? This question …

Although it was never a conscious decision, the fact that the DWS real estate fund Europe II is managed by three female fund managers has become "a thing," notes Jessica Hardman of DWS. "There is still a lot to be done if the real estate and investment …

Quietly, Luxembourg has built substantial fund investment access to the Chinese market. This was highlighted at the “Access Channels” roundtable at Luxembourg for Finance’s China Finance Forum 2021. With Chinese markets being some of the fastest growing …

Renowned investor Michael Burry has taken a short position on Tesla and is aiming for an inflationary environment in the coming years. This puts him in direct opposition to the ‘queen of disruption’, Cathie Wood, who does not expect strong and lasting …

“Avoid the extremes of the market: deep value stocks and expensive growth stocks. It is in the latter segment that the greatest danger lies, given the strong dominance of retail investors. Cathie Wood with its ARK ETFs is a perfect example of this. Good …

Be under no illusion. Discussions around the EU green investing taxonomy are likely to go to the wire. Although April saw publication of a likely draft text, complex political discussions are set to continue. This will have implications for suitability …

Quintet Private Bank is shifting its strategic asset allocation to a global asset allocation framework. "Focusing your bond portfolio on Europe has a lot of jeopardy in it," says CIO Bill Street in an interview with Investment Officer. "We are moving all …

The ELTIF seeks a role

ABN clients opt for higher risk

LFDE: quality of convertible bonds better than ever

Offering international products to Chinese investors

Three female fund managers, “apparently notable”

Luxembourg's burgeoning China connection

The tug-of-war between Michael Burry and Cathie Wood

Ethenea: avoid deep value and overvalued growth stocks

Green investing rules nuanced

Quintet globalises asset allocation