Max Severijns

Max Severijns

Harvey Schwarz, CEO of The Carlyle Group.
Asset Managers
February 2, 2024

Carlyle bites back in debate over risks in private credit

The Bank of England (BoE) this week reiterated its concerns about the risks of higher interest rates…
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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision is located at the Bank for International Settlements in Basel.
Sector
January 29, 2024

‘Basel Endgame’ in US seen supporting private credit

While Wall Street is pulling out all the stops to curb ‘Basel III Endgame’, private lenders are in…
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Alcatraz prison. Photo via Flickr CC-BY-2.0.
Asset Managers
January 23, 2024

20-year prison sentence proposed for funds considering ESG

Republicans in the US state of New Hampshire have introduced a bill that makes the consideration of…
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Sector
January 18, 2024

LPs become more demanding as dry powder grows

In the private equity (PE) market, a significant shift is occurring as Limited Partners (LPs)…
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Protests at the AGM of Royal Dutch Shell Group PLC. Photo by Laura Ponchel via Flickr CC-BY-2.0.
Asset Managers
January 15, 2024

Managers ‘turn their back’ on humanity, environment

Support from the world’s preeminent asset managers for shareholder proposals concentrating on…
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Roderick van Zuylen, Night Watch Investment Management.
Asset Managers
January 12, 2024

Dutch fund manager launches Night Watch IM in US

Roderick van Zuylen is prepared for the challenge. On the 1st of January, the ex-Van Lanschot Kempen…
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U.S. flag. Photo via Unsplash.
Sector
January 2, 2024

With or without ESG, investor returns still paramount in US

A series of significant lawsuits highlight a core principle of the US economy: political agendas are…
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Kristina Hooper, chief global market strategist at Invesco.
Asset Managers
December 20, 2023

Invesco’s Hooper: European equities deserve more interest

Kristina Hooper, chief strategist at Invesco, understands that the endless debating about interest…
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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. Photo: Third Way Think Tank via Flickr CC-BY-2.0.
Sector
December 15, 2023

ESG burnout looms for SEC due to political backlash

Political pressure is mounting on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its efforts on…
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Technology
December 8, 2023

SEC rejection of spot bitcoin ETFs faces challenges

Is the US Spot Bitcoin ETF Hype Overblown? The SEC’s rejection of spot bitcoin ETFs faces legal…
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BlackRock's headquarters in New York.
Asset Managers
December 7, 2023

BlackRock defies market with interest rate forecast for 2024

BlackRock, during the presentation of its 2024 Global Outlook at its New York headquarters…
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Asset Managers
December 5, 2023

Target-date ETFs break new ground in retirement plans

After a previous setback, BlackRock is launching new target-date ETFs, aiming at the vast market of…
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Cast publicity photo of the original 1960 version of the Magnificent Seven. Photo via Wikimedia CC-BY-2.0.
Investing
November 30, 2023

Will the Magnificent 7 remain a driving force in S&P 500?

Forecasting the S&P 500’s trajectory, most major banks in the US, including their asset managers…
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Arthur Kroeber, Gavekal Dragonomics
November 22, 2023

Do the risks still outweigh the opportunities in China?

China, once a beacon for investors, is facing unprecedented challenges, leaving institutional…
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