Strategic partnerships are not only a trend for pension funds and fiduciary managers, said Robeco CEO Karin van Baardwijk. “Private banks are looking for larger allocations per asset manager. That creates opportunities to get more out of the relationship. …

The concentration risk in equity markets is growing as US megacap technology companies continue to attract capital. Diversification, often seen as the only "free lunch" in investing, risks coming at a cost. During a November meeting, a member of the …

Argentina was once one of the wealthiest nations in the world, richer than France or Germany. Much of its prosperity was based on beef exports. Today, however, many Argentinians can no longer afford beef and have turned to chicken as a cheaper …

The European Union is preparing its next wave of financial sector reforms, and 2025 could mark a turning point. With a long list of proposals on the table, the central question is whether Brussels can deliver meaningful change or if national interests and …

Luxembourg’s financial watchdogs are stepping up their scrutiny of terrorist financing amid concerns that the Grand Duchy’s status as an international financial hub makes it vulnerable to abuse by illicit actors, in particular from the Middle East and …

Le rôle des facteurs ESG dans les décisions d’investissement des acteurs institutionnels est de moins en moins évident. Pour la plupart d’entre eux, les rendements à court terme priment sur les avantages à long terme des investissements durables. C’est ce …

2025 promet d’être une année incertaine pour les investisseurs des marchés privés. L’agenda politique de Donald Trump, en particulier, inquiète. Mais les experts y voient également des opportunités. Selon les experts consultés par Investment Officer, la …

Même si l’Europe n’a pas progressé cette année vers une union des marchés de capitaux, William De Vijlder, ancien économiste en chef de BNP Paribas, est relativement optimiste quant à la construction d’une Europe financière plus forte. Selon lui, quatre …

We find ourselves in the midst of the 2020s—a remarkable moment in time. Much like the "Roaring Twenties" a century ago, we are experiencing both a productivity boom and a free-market surge. This is the only time in the past hundred years that such a …

Here are the ten most read articles on Investment Officer Luxembourg for 2024: App makes PE investing as easy as ordering pizza Published in July, our most-read article of the year explored Moonfare's bold attempt to democratise private equity with the …

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