It is striking how few investors dare to bet their cards on the Magnificent Seven before 2024. All sorts of things are being tipped, but the Magnificent Seven have to suffer. The hype is over and they could fall apart at any moment. It is either no good …

Future-oriented private banks face a time crunch to reorganise before the end of a temporary “inversion” in what generates their income. Private banks, historically able to rely very heavily on their hefty fees and commissions, have seen interest profits …

Higher interest rates, the pace at which central banks will cut rates, a possible recession and regulations on sustainability and digitalisation. In their expectations for 2024, Investment Officer experts and columnists name these as the key themes. In …

In the United States, the pursuit of ideological goals at the expense of others’ wealth is being increasingly scrutinised. A series of significant lawsuits highlight a core principle of the US economy: political agendas are personal, while investor …

Outsourcing, kickback fees, alternative investments, ESG challenges and competition with Ireland were among the topics of the most popular columns published on Investment Officer Luxembourg in 2023. Here are the top five most read columns and knowledge …

This year's overview of the most read articles on Investment Officer Luxembourg demonstrates that readers are highly attracted to articles about financial regulation and supervision of investment funds and management companies in the Grand Duchy. News …

In 2024, the investment landscape will evolve with fixed income markets rebounding, equity markets diversifying beyond the ‘Magnificent Seven’, and private markets favouring operationally robust mid-market firms. Investment Office r has previewed 2024 …

Next year, private market investors should focus on mid-market companies with low debt and potential for operational improvement, says Dirkjan Schuiten, head of private markets at ABN Amro. This approach contrasts with the less reliable strategies of …

Several European funds have emerged in recent years that use religious principles as a basis for their investment decisions. Impact criteria, exclusions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors play a dominant role when it comes to …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from Better Finance, Ostrum Asset Management, Invesco and Columbia Threadneedle. Olivier Houix Olivier Houix (photo) has been appointed the new CEO of …

Ten misconceptions around the Magnificent Seven

Private banks told to reform as income inversion nears

This is what our columnists and experts expect for 2024

With or without ESG, investor returns still paramount in US

Most read columns for 2023: The IO Luxembourg Top Five

Most read articles for 2023: News on CSSF, Eltifs popular

What 2024 will bring for bonds, equities, private assets

Outlook 2024: For private markets it’s back to basics

Faith-based investors dislike Apple, DSM, but love Inditex

Transfer Thursday: Ostrum, Better Finance, Invesco, CT