Europe’s asset managers are feeling the heat after Luxembourg’s financial watchdog slapped Aviva Investors with a 56,500-euro fine for breaching the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The penalty—the first of its kind—has rattled the …

Strategic partnerships are not only a trend for pension funds and fiduciary managers, said Robeco CEO Karin van Baardwijk. “Private banks are looking for larger allocations per asset manager. That creates opportunities to get more out of the relationship. …

The concentration risk in equity markets is growing as US megacap technology companies continue to attract capital. Diversification, often seen as the only "free lunch" in investing, risks coming at a cost. During a November meeting, a member of the …

Argentina was once one of the wealthiest nations in the world, richer than France or Germany. Much of its prosperity was based on beef exports. Today, however, many Argentinians can no longer afford beef and have turned to chicken as a cheaper …

The European Union is preparing its next wave of financial sector reforms, and 2025 could mark a turning point. With a long list of proposals on the table, the central question is whether Brussels can deliver meaningful change or if national interests and …

Luxembourg’s financial watchdogs are stepping up their scrutiny of terrorist financing amid concerns that the Grand Duchy’s status as an international financial hub makes it vulnerable to abuse by illicit actors, in particular from the Middle East and …

ESG factors are playing an increasingly diminished role in the investment decisions of institutional parties. For the vast majority, short-term performance takes precedence over the long-term benefits of sustainable investing. This trend is highlighted in …

The year 2025 is set to be an uncertain one for investors in private markets, with particular concerns surrounding Donald Trump’s political agenda. However, experts also identify opportunities. Experts consulted by Investment Officer anticipate that …

Although no progress has been made this year towards a European Capital Markets Union, William De Vijlder, former Chief Economist at BNP Paribas, remains cautiously optimistic about building a stronger financial Europe. According to him, four …

We find ourselves in the midst of the 2020s—a remarkable moment in time. Much like the "Roaring Twenties" a century ago, we are experiencing both a productivity boom and a free-market surge. This is the only time in the past hundred years that such a …

Aviva fine marks start of SFDR enforcement era in Europe

Robeco CEO Van Baardwijk: Private banks seek larger allocations per fund house

Market concentration higher than during the dotcom bubble in 2001

Argentina's supply-side economy

2025: The year that EU financial reforms face their real test

Luxembourg pressed to tighten controls on terrorist financing

Investors deprioritise ESG due to economic uncertainties

Private investors brace for an uncertain 2025

William De Vijlder’s reading recommendations on Europe: ‘After analysis, it’s time for action’

Midway through the Twenties