Asset Managers

Maria Luis Albuquerque
Asset Managers
Yesterday

EU regulators face resistance over proposed NBFI rules

Europe’s financial watchdogs are setting their sights on non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), a…
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Generali's HQ in Milan, designed by architect Zaha Hadid. Photo by Generali.
Asset Managers
January 21, 2025

Europe’s largest asset manager emerges from BPCE, Generali deal

Paris-based BPCE and Milan-headquartered Generali are joining forces in a 1,900 billion euro asset…
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BlackRock's headquarters in Manhattan. Photo: IO.
Asset Managers
January 13, 2025

Blackrock’s climate alliance exit: Business as usual for investors

Blackrock’s withdrawal from the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative has sparked debate, but…
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Crestbridge gets CSSF depository licence in Luxembourg
Asset Managers
January 8, 2025

Aviva fine marks start of SFDR enforcement era in Europe

As Europe’s watchdogs tighten scrutiny on Article 8 funds, managers must now defend their…
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Karin van Baardwijk, ceo van Robeco. Foto: Sander Nagel.
Asset Managers
January 8, 2025

Robeco CEO Van Baardwijk: Private banks seek larger allocations per fund house

Strategic partnerships are not only a trend for pension funds and fiduciary managers, said Robeco…
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felix_w, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Asset Managers
December 30, 2024

Most read articles for 2024: Here is our top 10

Here are the ten most read articles on Investment Officer Luxembourg for 2024.
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Photo via Chen Yoo Sung/Flickr.
Asset Managers
December 24, 2024

Investors face a tightrope walk in 2025, warns AXA IM

European investors are heading into 2025 with a stark warning: tread carefully. Analysts at Axa…
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Hugo Lasat
Asset Managers
December 20, 2024

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

Degroof Petercam has appointed Sylvie Huret as its new chief executive, succeeding Hugo Lasat, who…
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Spreiding
Asset Managers
December 17, 2024

Diversification key as markets face volatile 2025

The year 2025 can only be an exceptional one for equities if geopolitical stability materialises, a…
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New York
Asset Managers
December 5, 2024

Fund houses see strong opportunities in US stocks

Most fund houses believe the US stock market offers the best opportunities for high returns next…
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Het BlackRock hoofdkantoor in Manhattan. Foto: IO.
Asset Managers
November 28, 2024

Private credit: Blackrock said to buy HPS for $12 billion

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is poised to acquire HPS Investment Partners for…
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Rheinmetall
Asset Managers
November 28, 2024

Belfius AM considers a return to defence stocks

The war between Russia and Ukraine is prompting European asset managers to reconsider defence stocks…
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Sandro Pierri, CEO BNP Paribas Asset Management and chair of Efama.
Asset Managers
November 27, 2024

Sandro Pierri: Good old days in asset management are over

BNP Paribas CEO and Efama president Sandro Pierri stresses that fiduciary duty remains central for…
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Verena Ross, ESMA Chairperson. Photo: ESMA.
Asset Managers
November 26, 2024

Esma chief still sees merit in basic and simple investment product

The chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma), Verena Ross, still believes that…
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