Max Severijns

Max Severijns

Investing
October 19, 2023

Geopolitical tensions reshape investors’ trust in Treasuries

The escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas challenges the appeal of US government bonds as a…
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Pieter Laan
Asset Allocation
October 18, 2023

High-yield senior loans gain traction despite niche status

Senior loans, currently the highest-yielding bonds, witness substantial inflows in tracker funds. In…
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October 17, 2023

Japanese stocks outshine, yet global investors hesitate

Despite posting impressive gains in 2023, Japanese equities seem under-appreciated among global…
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Windmolens
Sector
October 4, 2023

ESG on shaky ground: Higher fees no longer justify the risk

European ESG funds face a record number of closures as greenwashing scrutiny intensifies and the…
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Investing
September 15, 2023

Changing tides in Japan: markets brace for policy shift

Market participants are bracing for an unexpected — and for a long time, unthinkable — interest rate…
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Street in Shanghai. Photo: Lee Aik Soon
Asset Managers
September 1, 2023

Problems in China upset even enthusiasts

Chinese growth is disappointing. Global asset managers are liquidating large parts of their equity…
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Image via Unsplash CC-BY-2.0
July 25, 2023

Falling dollar puts spotlight on ‘underinvested’ currencies

Declining inflation in the United States is pushing down the dollar. Analysts expect a more…
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Allianz Global Investors global CIO Franck Dixmier.
Asset Allocation
June 20, 2023

Allianz CIO: ‘Monetary policy is really starting to bite’

The Federal Reserve’s predicted interest rate peak between 5.5% and 5.75% has left many asset…
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Asset Managers
June 15, 2023

Debunking the myth of active management

“Active management is a sham — no wonder my returns are suspect,” writes Stuart Kirk, FT columnist…
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Dollar
Investing
April 25, 2023

Credit crunch risks overshadow US earnings

In the U.S., a surge in deposits from small to medium-sized lenders is leading to a credit crunch…
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Asset Allocation
March 29, 2023

‘Gold deserves a structural role in the portfolio’

Panic over banks and falling treasury yields have gold prices flirting with an all-time high again…
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cash withdrawal
Sector
March 21, 2023

Viral bank runs increase liquidity risks

Apps and online investment services have led to a new type of consumer behaviour. Bank runs go viral…
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Investors scratch their heads over cursed 60/40 portfolio
Asset Allocation
March 20, 2023

Investors scratch their heads over cursed 60/40 portfolio

After a formidable start for the capital markets in 2023, followed by the “SVB correction”, a…
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SVB demise underlines interest rate risk, contagion seen as limited
News
March 10, 2023

Biggest US bank bust since 2008 exposes interest risks

Has the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank ignited fears of a new financial crisis? Or is its…
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