Research by Ludovic Phalippou of Oxford University reveals that Benelux pension funds are the third largest sponsors of performance bonuses for US private equity firms. Phalippou, a professor of finance and author of the bestseller ‘ Private Equity Laid …

Financial markets and economies often present an inscrutable visage. As investors, we must endure this opacity. Yet, dissatisfaction with this reality spawns a myriad of "curious" (I exercise restraint here) arguments. One such perplexing assertion is …

Global equities have been performing exceptionally well this year, continuing the trend of robust returns seen in 2023. However, this surge is primarily driven by large-cap stocks. Smaller companies have not fared as well, and this disparity has persisted …

BlackRock's ETF provider, iShares, topped the list of asset-gatherers last month, while Swiss bank Credit Suisse led the firms facing significant redemptions, according to data compiled by Morningstar. In terms of net fund inflows, iShares, which manages …

Riccardo Lamanna has been appointed by State Street Corporation as head of products for State Street Bank International (SSBI), reporting to Andreas Przewloka, CEO of SSBI. Riccardo also has a dual reporting line into Chris Rowland, head of Custody, Cash …

Foreign investors, notably those from the US, Hong Kong and Singapore, have become the most significant buyers of EU investment funds, according to fresh industry data released by Brussels-based fund and asset management industry association Efama. …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news includes updates from Ostrum Asset Management, the Federation of European Stock Exchanges, and the European Securities and Markets Authority, Esma. Rosa Armesto Rosa Armesto …

Ultra-rich families are increasingly casting their eye on sports as an asset class. According to Goldman Sachs, interest is fuelled by rising valuations and lucrative media contracts. Bankers at Apex, the family office arm of Goldman Sachs, argue that …

A recent survey conducted by the CFA Institute unveils diverse opinions among investment professionals regarding the need for additional regulation in private markets. While there is clear support for enhanced governance and disclosure practices, …

Around SRI, there is a great need for simple product classifications, both among retail investors and institutional investors. The European Commission concluded that the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) does not meet this need, so a …

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