The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has accelerated the exodus of industries from Europe, a trend that began long before the conflict. Even before the war, the economic cycle was causing more and more industries to relocate to low-wage countries. …

A fresh approach to investment research that Paris-based Amundi, Europe’s only asset manager ranked in the global Top 10, adopted two years ago appears to be paying off by effectively guiding Chief Investment Officers and clients in maintaining investment …

Markets can often be inscrutable, as seen in December's US inflation data, which showed a rise in headline inflation to 3.4 percent, unexpectedly surpassing the forecast of 3.2 percent. Shares have been muddling along since, in a reaction seemingly …

In the private equity (PE) market, a significant shift is occurring as Limited Partners (LPs) increasingly demand the release of funds from older investments before considering new commitments. This change comes amidst a backdrop of unprecedented levels …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from Euroclear, Arrow Global, Partners Group and KPMG Luxembourg. Valérie Urbain Valérie Urbain (photo) has been selected by the board of Euroclear as the …

The use of liquidity pockets for open-ended Eltifs, European long term investment funds, remains to be clarified by the European Commission. In their first contribution as Knowledge Partners for Investment Officer , Marc Meyers and Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra …

European financial services had witnessed a marked decline in global market share over the past 15 years, particularly within the asset management sector. This trend was highlighted in a joint report by OMFIF and Luxembourg For Finance, which focused on …

Small-cap stocks in Europe seem to be making a comeback. After two years of declining relative valuations, the usual premium these stocks hold over large caps has vanished, even turning into a discount at the end of last year. However, recent weeks have …

The European Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in 2023, with assets under management reaching an unprecedented 1,563.5 billion euro. This growth was bolstered by significant estimated net inflows of 155.6 billion euro, …

In a recent fiscal flourish, Belgian finance minister Vincent Van Peteghem's tax reform, originally slated for summer passage, gave way to an intriguing end-of-year development: the amendment of the ‘Cayman tax’, approved just before Christmas in the …

Europe’s de-industrialisation

Amundi Research Institute keeps CIOs, clients on track

Markets’ inscrutable movements

LPs become more demanding as dry powder grows

Transfer Thursday: Euroclear, Arrow, Partners Group, KPMG

The future of open-ended Eltifs is still undecided

‘Stunted’ EU fund sector requires more diverse investor base

European small caps are staging a comeback

European ETF assets hit record high in 2023

Belgian Cayman on the prowl in Luxembourg