New BaFin draft guidelines clarify that investor involvement in asset-level decisions risks disqualifying a fund as an AIF under EU rules—a shift with potential implications far beyond Germany, according to Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra at Loyens & Loeff. The …

Joseph Pinto, chief executive of M&G’s asset management division, has downplayed concerns over recent client outflows, saying the group’s long-term strategy and strong investment performance in continental Europe position it well to return to net growth …

Throughout the financial sector, technology is an important topic and leads to major changes in procedures, with financial companies themselves and also with the regulators. The new rules in Luxembourg for prospectuses should make life easier. In the …

The European Long-Term Investment Fund (Eltif) regime is entering a new phase, driven by a surge in local fund launches and rising domestic demand across Europe. While Luxembourg remains the top hub for cross-border structuring, countries like Germany, …

“The total value of Dutch securities holdings reached nearly 3,500 billion euros in 2024.” It’s one of those headlines—this one from the Dutch Central Bank (DNB)—that most investors overlook, let alone actually read. But behind that enormous figure lies a …

Quintet Private Bank extended its profitability streak last year, navigating sector-wide headwinds through tighter cost control, selective growth in client assets, and disciplined execution of its multi-year strategy. But behind the headline performance, …

US equities have calmed after a turbulent start to the year, but the mood is far from euphoric. With President Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs set to be announced on Sunday, it remains uncertain whether the recent gains mark the beginning of a …

This week, we are comparing two asset managers rather than individual funds. When analysts evaluate a fund, they assess and assign ratings to its People and Process pillars while the methodology for Morningstar Medalist Ratings also incorporates and …

European regulators are seeking urgent clarification on how new long-term investment funds should be supervised, as an inconsistent application of rules across EU member states threatens to undermine a regime designed to give investors easier access to …

The German Bundestag’s decision to boost defense spending through debt issuance triggered a correction in European defense stocks. Investors are taking profits on high valuations as questions arise about whether they are still justifiable. The …

Loyens & Loeff: New guidance on ‘investor influence’ under AIFMD

M&G CEO bets on European inflows to counter UK outflows

Pinsent Masons: technology goes forward in both Luxembourg and the Netherlands

Eltif market enters new phase as domestic momentum builds

Chart of the week: stuck in fixed income

Quintet extends profit streak, to announce new Chair soon

Investors await ‘Liberation Day’: Selling US stocks now is ‘unwise’

Morningstar: Robeco vs Van Lanschot Kempen

Supervisory gaps threaten cross-border access to private markets

Defense stocks struggle to keep up with the expectations treadmill