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 …

Private markets have transformed from a niche allocation into a mainstream investment strategy, and this shift is reshaping portfolios globally. Navigating this increasingly crowded space requires a sharp focus on value rather than cost, according to …

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange is exploring ways to create public listings of European Long-Term Investment Funds, private market vehicles that for now are the exclusive domain of high-net worth individuals. A senior official said the bourse, also known as …

The Luxembourg private debt market has reached a new milestone, surpassing 500 billion dollars in assets under management (AuM) according to the 2024 Private Debt Fund Survey, published by KPMG in collaboration with the Association of the Luxembourg Fund …

It can hardly have escaped your notice: gold is hot! The gold price is currently breaking record after record, and even the ‘mainstream’ financial media can no longer ignore the yellow metal. But when I read these stories, they mostly raise a lot of …

Since the end of the Cold War in 1991, Europeans have lived largely free from the fear of major conflict. That all changed on 24 February 2022, when Putin’s army invaded neighbouring Ukraine. Investors are spotting opportunities in defence companies, …

Active bond ETF managers have outperformed their passive counterparts amid the current interest rate climate, driving strong capital inflows and impressive returns. Despite persistent criticism over higher costs, investors appear willing to pay a premium …

In a move to strengthen valuation practices across the investment fund industry, Luxembourg's financial supervisor CSSF on Wednesday unveiled a glimpse of next year's plans to revise its valuation guidelines for investment fund managers. The upcoming …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news in the fund and asset management community in and around Luxembourg includes updates from M&G, BDO, HSBC, Governance.com, the Luxembourg School of Business and the …

China’s latest stimulus package, aimed at reviving its economy, could trigger a significant rally in equities over the next six months, according to renowned China watcher Louis-Vincent Gave, managing director and co-founder of Hong Kong-based Gavekal …

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

Private markets: Focusing on value over costs in an overcrowded market

LuxSE exploring ways to create public listing for Eltif funds

Private debt funds top €500 bln amid concerns over ESG caution

Gold soars, but who cares?

Fund Radar: Defence stocks benefit from conflict

Returns outshine fee concerns for active bond ETFs

CSSF flags 2025 upgrade of valuation practices in Luxembourg

Transfer Thursday: M&G, BDO, HSBC, Governance.com

Chinese equities ‘is the trade to do for the next six months’