William De Vijlder (64 ans) a quitté cet automne son poste d’économiste en chef chez BNP Paribas. Dans son interview d’adieu, il revient sur quarante années d’analyse économique. « Tout est encore plus interconnecté que je le pensais autrefois, et cela …

L’année 2024 a marqué une avancée significative dans la consolidation du marché belge de la banque privée. Beaucoup s’interrogent sur la latitude dont disposera Degroof Petercam sous l’égide de son nouveau propriétaire français, Indosuez. L’année écoulée …

European investors are heading into 2025 with a stark warning: tread carefully. Analysts at Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM) have painted a picture of fragile markets, wavering economies, and thin margins for mistakes. In a recent presentation to clients …

These are worrying times. Geopolitically, a new world war seems imminent. The challenges in Europe are so significant that the valuation of European stocks has halved compared to the American markets. In a month, a new president will take office in the …

La réélection de Donald Trump compromet le projet de durcissement des règles de Bâle III pour les banques. Les cours des actions des banques américaines en bénéficient clairement et les gestionnaires d’actifs y identifient à nouveau des opportunités. En …

The financial media are buzzing with stories about the impact of Donald Trump as president, questions surrounding the supposedly high valuation of equities, the collapse of Germany, and the meteoric rise in the price of bitcoin. However, these headlines …

Degroof Petercam has appointed Sylvie Huret as its new chief executive, succeeding Hugo Lasat, who will step down at the end of 2024 after three years at the helm. The move marks a pivotal moment in the bank's integration with Indosuez Wealth Management, …

Swap rates have fallen below European government bond yields for several weeks—a rare shift that is forcing institutional investors to reconsider their interest rate hedging strategies. Lucas Bouwhuis, senior portfolio manager at Achmea Investment …

The African continent appears to generate little enthusiasm among investors. In fact, the total assets under management in African equity funds are so small that the survival of many funds is in question. Africa possesses several characteristics that …

As Europe’s financial landscape evolves, Luxembourg-based Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management S.A., known locally as ISPWM, is positioning itself to lead the charge into a new era of digital private banking. CEO Marc Flammang and Belgian branch director …

William De Vijlder revient sur 40 ans de vagues économiques : « On oublie vite les périodes tumultueuses »

Consolidation du private banking belge : Degroof Petercam au cœur de l’attention

Investors face a tightrope walk in 2025, warns AXA IM

Room for more optimism

Avec le potentiel « enterrement » de Bâle III, les investisseurs plébiscitent les banques américaines

Chart of the week: China’s broken growth model

Hugo Lasat steps down at Degroof Petercam, Sylvie Huret new CEO

Swap spreads go negative: Should investors ditch swaps for bonds?

Morningstar: fast-growing Africa still fails to attract investors

Intesa’s Luxembourg private bank bets big on digital future