Although discussions about environmental and social governance, or ESG, and sustainable investing may have encountered a lull during recent weeks, investors and asset owners worldwide still consider this topic as hugely significant in their discussions …

China, once a beacon for investors, is facing unprecedented challenges, leaving institutional portfolio managers worldwide questioning its investability. ‘A valid concern, but the question whether or not China is still investable is too complex for a …

On September 23rd, residents of the Gare district protested against the escalating levels of insecurity in their neighbourhood. While residents bear the brunt, asset managers, their clients, and employees are also affected by the increasing anti-social …

The business community response to the formation of the CSV-DP government in Luxembourg last Friday has been broadly positive. This includes the naming of Gilles Roth (photo) as finance minister to replace the outgoing Yuriko Backes, who’s taking up other …

Belgian investor Frank Vlayen has taken a 47.5 percent stake in Antwerp-based Leo Stevens Private Banking. CEO Ive Mertens believes this deal will solidify the stockbroking firm's independent trajectory. Leo Stevens Private Banking, celebrating its 75th …

Investment Officer is organising an event on 30 November at the H’ART Museum in Amsterdam to look ahead to 2024. The event will cover topics such as economic growth, inflation, and the role of artificial intelligence in the financial sector. Aline …

Let me begin by stating my agreement that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to raise interest rates imminently. However, basing this expectation solely on the latest inflation figures seems overly optimistic. The recent data, after all, were not …

Fund managers are beefing up their exchange-traded fund (ETF) ranges, to judge from a recent flurry of product launches. Luxembourg’s fund industry faces a dual threat: these ETFs launched in Ireland and are taking market share from traditional Ucits …

Koen Van de Maele, the new president of the Belgian Asset Manager Association, or Beama, began his career at what is now Candriam. He shared his views on the evolving sector of sustainable fund management. "After the initial overhaul of the Sustainable …

The UK’s financial supervisor still sees shortcomings in the asset management industry in regards to sustainable investment funds ahead of its publication of more stringent anti-greenwashing rules. The UK Financial Conduct Authority, known as FCA, has …

DWS CIO Jesch sees ESG moving towards engagement

Do the risks still outweigh the opportunities in China?

Luxembourg Gare: Three nails in the coffin

Finance Ministry: Gilles Roth exits from the shadows

Strategic shift at Leo Stevens as Vlayen takes 47.5% stake

Inflation, AI in focus at IO Outlook Amsterdam event

Euphoria!

Fund houses bet on ETFs as future of investing

Beama’s new chief advocates clarity in ESG funds

FCA warns asset managers on inadequate ESG practices