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October 8, 2024
Opinion

Investing in transition?

Regulations surrounding the European sustainable finance package seem to have entered somewhat calmer waters for now. Nevertheless, the topic of ‘transition financing’ and ‘transition investing’ remains relevant, especially as there is a need for clear …
October 7, 2024
Investing,Opinion

Longeval's view: CBDCs threaten western democracy

Investment Officer , once in a while, has a conversation with investment expert Jan Longeval to discuss his views on economic and financial developments. This time, he warns about the risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies, or CBDCs. "Many central banks …
October 7, 2024
Opinion

Chart of the Week: The ECB will sleep soundly

Inflation in the Eurozone has fallen to 1.8 percent. This marks the first time since June 2021 that inflation in September dropped below the ECB's target of 2 percent. Despite many experts claiming that the central bank interest rate can’t be lowered much …
October 4, 2024
Investing

Fund Radar: a turbulent third quarter globally

From depressed to euphoric. The mood of global stock markets could change rapidly during the third quarter of 2024. To navigate through such volatile market conditions, investors need a long-term vision, patience, and perspective. At the end of the day, …
October 3, 2024
Fund Interview

Social impact, greenwashing among key focal areas for LuxFLAG’s LSIW24

In advance of LuxFlag’s Sustainable Investment Week (LSIW24), which will take place on October 22 and 23, CEO Isabelle Delas discusses the hot topics and challenges in sustainable investing and what’s on the labeling agency’s agenda heading into 2025. Now …
October 3, 2024
Transfers

Transfer Thursday: Altaroc, Schroders, Euroclear, Candriam

Thibault Delbarge has been appointed as Head of Benelux at private equity manager Altaroc. He has fourteen years of experience in asset management, including nearly four years at JP Morgan Asset Management. The French-Swiss Altaroc started its operations …
October 2, 2024
Investing

Post-crisis regulation fuels ABS valuation

European asset-backed securities (ABS) are trading at historically attractive levels compared to similarly-rated corporate and government bonds, paradoxically because many see these instruments in connection with the 2008 financial crisis, explained …
October 2, 2024
Opinion

The WFH Struggle of Benny Bürocratie

Benny Bürocratie is exasperated as his wife drops him off at the Trier bus station. His daughter has been rehearsing for months for today’s school play. Fortunately, his wife can attend and record the event, but Benny has to be in the office. As usual, …
October 1, 2024
Asset Managers

European fund houses rush to acquire PE firms in ‘existential battle’

The rapidly declining profitability of traditional asset management is driving European fund houses to accelerate their pursuit of smaller players, with private equity firms becoming key targets in a wave of consolidation. European asset managers are …
October 1, 2024
Investing

Private markets: Focusing on value over costs in an overcrowded market

Private markets have transformed from a niche allocation into a mainstream investment strategy, and this shift is reshaping portfolios globally. Navigating this increasingly crowded space requires a sharp focus on value rather than cost, according to …