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October 23, 2020

Covid-19 major setback for SDGs

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) are guiding the investment process of an increasing number of strategies and funds. But Covid-19 has negatively impacted most of the SDGs. According to a recent study by M&G, Covid-19 has significantly slowed …
October 22, 2020

Sustainability deadlines looming: here’s what to look out for

There are less than five months to the first sustainable finance disclosure regulation (SFDR) deadline, and the next is just eight months away. Stéphane Badey, a partner with Arendt & Medernach speaking at the recent LuxFlag Sustainable Investment Week on …
October 21, 2020
Asset Allocation,Investing

‘Credit markets are in waiting mode’

European credit markets have hardly responded to the reports about the second coronavirus wave gripping the continent. This does not mean investors are complacent, according to Richard Ford, head of corporate bonds at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. …
October 20, 2020
Asset Allocation,Investing

‘Investors must hold big tech to account’

Many technology companies have risen to dominance in a relatively short space of time, with legislators struggling to keep up the speed. Large investors should do their bit by constantly reminding these companies of their responsibilities, say Jon …
October 16, 2020
Asset Allocation,Investing

Negative-yielding bonds approach record

The total volume of negative-yielding bonds is fast approaching the record set in early 2019. This will be a determining factor for the markets in the coming months. The rise in negative-yielding bonds receives little attention these days as investors …
October 15, 2020

Dominic Nys rejoint Oddo Bhf Asset Management

Dominic Nys rejoint Oddo BHF Asset Management en tant que responsable des ventes pour le Benelux. Basé au Luxembourg, Dominic va développer l'activité de Distribution tiers dans ces pays. Il travaillait auparavant chez Fenthum, le distributeur d'Ethenea …
October 15, 2020

The Brexit outlook: trading fish for Mifid equivalence?

‘Cod quotas traded for Mifid equivalences,’ is how Luxembourg For Finance CEO Nicolas Mackel humorously characterised how the on-going Brexit discussions might unfold.  He was introducing the Focus On Brexit webinar hosted by LFF on 13th October, in which …
October 14, 2020
Asset Allocation,Investing

‘Growth/value debate is pointless’

The debate between value and growth is pointless, says Guy Lerminiaux, CIO of Degroof Petercam Asset Management. ‘This is not a productive debate. You have to look at it on a company-by-company basis. In every sector you find winners and losers.’ …
October 13, 2020
Asset Allocation,Investing

Pimco: more volatility, less return

Investors will face tough challenges in the coming years, according to Pimco. While volatility will remain high due to the presence of numerous potential 'disruptors', return prospects have never been lower. Where investors enjoyed high returns and little …
October 12, 2020
Asset Allocation,Investing

‘No need to worry about Chinese debt’

Foreign investors and central banks will continue increasing their allocation to Chinese government bonds. They offer a relatively high yield and are a safe investment, says Freddy Wong, head of Fixed Income Asia-Pacific at Invesco. While China has been …