At the Trends Investment Summit, investment experts from major Belgian banks discussed asset management and allocations, cautioning against undue optimism amid a robust US economy, inflation risks, and shifting investment strategies for 2024. "In general, …

In a world inundated with political polarisation and partisan scepticism, it's easy to get lost in the noise surrounding climate change, green-washing, over-regulation and what some may dismiss as mere ‘wokeness.’ Yet, amidst this tumultuous backdrop, a …

Better ESG scores of listed companies do not necessarily lead to higher equity returns. Contrary to the claims of numerous asset managers, this link cannot be scientifically proven, according to researchers from Erasmus University and Boston University. …

Luxembourg’s private equity services business of Partners Group, which accounts for more than a third of its revenue, held up well last year in what otherwise was a challenging year for the Swiss-based firm. Partners Group on Tuesday reported that its …

On 19 January 2024, the Council of the European Union published the final compromise containing amendments to Directive 2009/138/EC (Solvency II). The text contains details of the modified “Long-term equity investments” (LTE) sub-model (with a favourable …

Fund managers seeking to launch new Eltif 2.0 funds can do so even though the crucial ‘level 2 RTS’ standards have yet to be finalised, according to Marco Zwick, the CSSF director in charge of supervising investment funds said while speaking at an …

The European Long-Term Investment Fund (Eltif) stands out as a valuable and potentially crucial instrument for financing Europe's energy transition, according to the chief executive of the Luxembourg Fund Industry Association (Alfi). He underscored the …

Increasing numbers of analysts are now forecasting that the Federal Reserve will not implement any rate cuts before 2025. This follows an unexpected rise in US inflation in February, suggesting that the Federal Reserve may postpone any thoughts of …

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 …

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 …

Navigating the 2024 economic landscape: A summit of caution

ESG funds thrive amid denial

‘A company’s ESG score says nothing about its returns’

Luxembourg holds up well in difficult year for Partners Group

New Solvency II rules – A boost for Eltifs?

CSSF: Eltif 2 approvals proceeding smoothly, despite RTS delay

Alfi CEO: ‘Green Eltifs’ deserve EU-level fiscal support

More analysts expect zero Fed rate cuts before end of year

Defence investments dilemma is tough test for ESG

Rate cut talk pushed February fund inflows to €19.4 bln