Private markets have recently seen the most difficult conditions in more than a decade with persistent inflation, interest rates rising and declines in fundraising and deal activity. In this challenging climate, sponsors (GPs) have found it more difficult …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

The rise of continuation funds

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Fund Radar: a turbulent third quarter globally

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

Transfer Thursday: Altaroc, Schroders, Euroclear, Candriam

Post-crisis regulation fuels ABS valuation

The WFH Struggle of Benny Bürocratie

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