Private investment-laden portfolios of US university funds achieved a net return of 7.7 per cent in FY2023, but the gains were almost entirely due to public equities. Historically, university funds with larger endowments tend to achieve better one-year …

On Tuesday the eight-day People's Congress in China, an annual parliamentary gathering drawing thousands of delegates from across the nation, kicked off. Premier Li Qiang will address the congress, detailing targets for economic growth and military …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from Belfius, Fidelity International, BeLuThai, and the Luxembourg Press Council. Sofie Geukens Sofie Geukens (photo) will take on the role of head of …

Luxembourg-based Alter Domus, one of the world's biggest asset services firms, has secured a new strategic investment from London-based private equity firm Cinven. Alter Domus said the transaction will increase its value to 4.9 billion euros, which …

In response to rising interest among younger generations, banks like J.P. Morgan are delving into art financing. “We see among younger generations that around owning art, financial motives are becoming more important,” said Sam Cook of J.P. Morgan Private …

Brussels has opted to abandon the proposed establishment of a 'European passport' for depositary banks. While initially touted as an innovative concept, the idea was fraught with potential market challenges and risked undermining the work of supervisors. …

Investors err in assessing stock returns. Prominent outliers attract undue attention and garner more interest than stocks with market-average returns. However, such stocks don't necessarily make better investments; in fact, this strategy results in …

ABP, the Netherlands’ largest pension fund managing over €500 billion in total assets, has revealed a comprehensive sustainable and responsible investment policy. The pension giant aims to invest €30 billion globally by 2030 in projects ensuring both an …

Luxembourg's financial regulator CSSF has clarified its position on allowing alternative investment funds to invest in crypto assets, as per a recent update to its virtual assets FAQ. The CSSF emphasised that only alternative investment funds, or AIFs, …

The market for Venture Capital (VC) experienced a challenging year. Rising interest rates and general uncertainty around valuations made it hard for funds to raise capital. In addition, the market is strongly segmented and therefore often not attractive …

Private investments hold back university fund returns

A continuation of the Chinese rally?

Transfer Thursday: Belfius, Fidelity

Alter Domus valued at €4.9 bln as Cinven takes majority stake

Art is evolving beyond passion, becoming a serious asset class

ABBL: Ditching EU depositary passport idea ‘victory for reason’

Appearances are deceptive!

Dutch ABP set to shift €30 bln towards impact projects

CSSF: crypto funds are for well-informed investors, not for retail

How to gain access to Venture Capital