The spectacular rally in Japanese equities appears to be over after many years of strong gains. Following years of underweight positioning, global investors have finally turned their attention to Japanese stocks, spurred by a recent aversion to U.S. …

While markets have so far remained relatively calm, professional investors are becoming increasingly aware that the U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities may mark the start of a new and risky geopolitical phase. Fears of escalation, especially …

Agentic AI, a new class of artificial intelligence capable of autonomous decision-making, is beginning to reshape the asset management industry. Dutch investment firm Robeco is among the first to publicly test the technology, aiming to integrate AI …

Under control. No, that title isn’t about Iranian airspace—although, with recent developments, an entire column could easily be dedicated to that as well. The title refers to the American consumer, who, despite all the uncertainty surrounding tariffs, has …

In the world of asset management, performance may grab the headlines, but it’s the underlying firm culture, governance, and stability that often determine whether success is built to last. This week, we are again comparing two asset managers rather than …

The decline of value investing is not a recent phenomenon but a process that has been unfolding for over three decades. While many pinpoint its loss of effectiveness around 2007, Baruch Lev and Anup Srivastava demonstrate in their study that the strategy …

University endowment funds in the U.S. are offloading private equity stakes as tax hikes loom. They frame it as strategic, but industry voices increasingly suspect disappointing returns are forcing their hand. Yale University is selling up to 6 billion …

This week’s overview of people transfers and appointments includes updates from Schroders, Amundi, IBS Capital Allies, Partners Group, and Luxembourg industry associations Alfi and LPEA. Szenberg named executive vice-chair at Schroders Schroders has …

Luxembourg is gradually carving out a role in global private markets, not with fanfare, but through quiet, deliberate action. Emerging investor relations roles, a growing presence of single family offices, and a measured push to localise fundraising are …

The world’s wealthiest families are pouring billions into artificial intelligence as an investment theme. But when it comes to using the technology themselves, most are still watching from the sidelines. That divide is highlighted in Blackrock’s 2025 …

The end of the Japanese miracle

Markets confront new uncertainty after U.S. strike on Iran

Robeco embraces agentic AI as next disruptor in asset management

Chart of the week: under control

Morningstar: Comgest vs Carmignac on culture, stability and long-term strength

The end of value investing?

Yale’s private equity retreat signals broader stress in endowments

Transfers: Schroders, AllianzGI, Amundi, IBS, Partners, Alfi, LPEA

One investor at a time, Luxembourg steps into the PE fundraising spotlight

Family offices invest in AI growth but hesitate to adopt