Despite global securities markets enjoying a robust first half of 2024 and various investment categories capturing the interest of European investors, some segments failed to impress. Which asset classes, investment styles, and regions fell out of favor …

The Luxembourg Transfer Pricing Association brings together 22 specialists dedicated to addressing the evolving complexities of transfer pricing. President Vanessa Ramos Ferrín hopes the non-profit will serve not only as a point of reference in Luxembourg …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news includes updates from Vitis Life, ING Luxembourg, DWS, and Abrdn. Julia Journée Julia Journée (photo) has been appointed head of supervisory and regulatory affairs at ING …

Even staunch opponents of easing interest rate policy in the U.S. are now conceding. Among them is Torsten Slok, chief economist of private equity fund Apollo Global Management and a fervent supporter of the zero-cut stance. "With inflation declining and …

Ritesh Jain, former chief investment officer for BNP Paribas and Tata and founder at Pinetree Macro, spoke to Investment Officer about Monday’s market crash and highlighted the critical role of BOJ policies and their significant impact on global liquidity …

Daisy Mae is excited. Not even the gloomy Luxembourg summer weather can dampen her mood. She has been sent from Houston, Texas, to set up a railway infrastructure investment fund for Texas Gulf Adventures (TGV). They aim to launch the fund by January …

Few stocks remain untouched in a market correction. An attempt by the editorial team to find out what asset managers are buying during the dip immediately fails: "Timing a bull-market correction is pointless," they say. Everyone with an internet …

Stock markets worldwide were under pressure on Monday, with the Japanese stock market's price loss particularly notable. Analysts said many factors are at play. Despite the turbulence, market experts advise caution, suggesting neither panic nor immediate …

The yen carry trade, a longstanding financial strategy of borrowing cheaply in Japan to invest in higher-yield assets abroad, is undergoing a rapid and disruptive unwinding. The surprise rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and a widely perceived need for …

To PE or not to PE—that is the pressing dilemma for asset owners today. As institutional investors hunt for yield, the allure of alternative investments has intensified. However, while the old-school stocks and bonds portfolio is increasingly supplemented …

Fund radar: Sustainable funds and UK stocks out of favour

LTPA association aims for transfer pricing excellence

Transfer Thursday: ING Luxembourg, Vitis Life, DWS, Abrdn

Even zero-cut advocates now concede to market sentiment

‘We are in a market where DLR/JPY could move both ways violently’

Luxembourg labyrinth: Daisy Mae’s quest to launch a fund

‘Timing a bull-market correction is pointless’

Market carnage: Global stocks plummet amid recession fears

Unravelling of yen carry trades amplifies market turmoil

Asset owners do not need PE to fulfill fiduciary duty, investors say