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 …

Arendt, a law firm specialising in Luxembourg law, has expanded its international presence with the opening of a new office in Frankfurt. This move is aimed at enhancing their services for German-speaking clients and those involved in the German market. …

Partners Group, a publicly-traded Swiss private market investment manager that draws a third of its revenue from Luxembourg, has announced an increase in assets under management of 8 percent to 147 billion dollars as per end 2023. The firm said it …

The global wealth gap has alarmingly widened since 2020, with the top five richest men globally having more than doubled their fortunes. In stark contrast, nearly five billion people worldwide experienced a decline in their financial wellbeing, a study by …

I am captivated by a recent chart from Bloomberg that illustrates the anticipated movements in interest rates by central banks globally. What particularly catches my attention is Japan, represented in yellow on the far right of the chart. Bloomberg's …

Support from the world's preeminent asset managers for shareholder proposals concentrating on environmental and social concerns has plummeted to an unprecedented nadir in 2023. This steep decline is predominantly attributable to Anglo-Saxon entities. …

Roderick van Zuylen is prepared for the challenge. On the 1st of January, the ex-Van Lanschot Kempen portfolio manager inaugurated his own investment fund in the US: Night Watch Investment Management. "I desired a name that alluded to my Dutch heritage, …

The investment landscape of 2023, despite intermittent periods of market volatility and uncertainty, ultimately emerged as a fruitful year for global equity investors. The MSCI World index, denominated in euros, delivered a commendable 19.6% return, …

European small caps are staging a comeback

European ETF assets hit record high in 2023

Belgian Cayman on the prowl in Luxembourg

Arendt boosts German services with Frankfurt office

Partners Group 2023 AuM up 8% at 147 billion dollars

World could see its first ‘trillionaire’ in next decade

BOJ as only central banking tightening policy? Of course!

Managers ‘turn their back’ on humanity, environment

Dutch fund manager launches Night Watch IM in US

GAM Star Worldwide Equity led equity funds in 2023