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March 19, 2024
Sector,Opinion

Defence investments dilemma is tough test for ESG

As European skies darken with the storm clouds of geopolitical tensions, particularly the shadow cast by Russia's war against Ukraine, a stark dilemma has emerged on the horizon for the continent's asset managers. This quandary, deeply rooted in the ethos …
March 19, 2024
Investing

Rate cut talk pushed February fund inflows to €19.4 bln

Morningstar on Monday posted its European asset flows data for February 2024, revealing significant investor interest in equity and fixed-income funds amidst anticipation of interest-rate cuts. Europe-domiciled long-term funds reported net inflows of 19.4 …
March 18, 2024
Asset Managers

Amundi takes fees down to 0.07% for its latest Ucits ETF 

Amundi on Monday announced the expansion of its global equities offering with the launch of the Amundi Prime All Country World Ucits ETF, now listed on Xetra. The Paris-headquartered firm said its new fund aims to offer investors cost-efficient, …
March 18, 2024
Asset Managers,Laws and Regulations

EP set for push to greenlight retail investment reform

Retail investors and investment consumer rights activists concerned about the implications of the European Parliament’s handling of the retail investment package can rest easy, said rapporteur MEP Stéphanie Yon-Courtin in response to questions from …
March 18, 2024

Luxembourg flows into ESG funds reversed in 2023

The flow of money into sustainable investment funds, notably ESG funds, in Luxembourg significantly reversed last year when compared to a year earlier, according to data presented by the Belgian asset managers association Beama.  The share of “advanced …
March 18, 2024
Asset Allocation,Opinion

China grapples with Western problems

Comparatively minimal macroeconomic news of substance emerges from China; however, the information that does reach me through Bloomberg and other outlets offers little cause for optimism. To illustrate the initial point: a decade ago, China's National …
March 15, 2024
Asset Managers

M&G sees Eltif 2.0 opening up new era for private credit

The European Long-Term Investment Fund (Eltif) regulation, initially introduced in 2015, has been revamped to Eltif 2.0, entering into effect in January 2024. This revised regulation is poised to significantly influence the landscape of private credit …
March 15, 2024

Bannier named EY’s wealth & asset management leader

Nicolas Bannier (photo) will succeed Christophe Wintgens as Wealth & Asset Management Leader at EY Luxembourg, effective 1 July 2024. Olivier Bertrand will take over from Dietmar Klos as Real Estate Leader, also commencing 1 July 2024. Wintgens, who …
March 15, 2024
Asset Allocation,Opinion

Chinese diversification

Chinese stocks are the opposite of US Big Tech stocks in almost every way. They are cheap, but nevertheless unloved. Those looking to invest in emerging markets can even choose a variant of emerging markets ex-China these days. Consequently, global equity …
March 15, 2024

Market unmoved by Biden’s plans to tax wealth

US President Joe Biden has outlined his ambitions for comprehensive tax reforms targeting large corporations and private equity funds, with the market’s attention remaining steadfastly on interest rates. President Biden’s ideal scenario would see …