The first day of Donald Trump’s second term is behind us, and this presidency promises to be a far cry from his first. Back in 2017, Trump was the surprise winner, and both he and the Republican Party were caught unprepared for the challenges of …

The “rigid” European business community will have to learn to embrace change to remain internationally competitive. Investment opportunities abound on the old continent, but investors must look beyond its tarnished image. To compete with China and the …

Yes, they’re back again. With rising interest rates firmly on investors’ minds worldwide, the doom-mongers are crawling out from under their rocks to once again predict the bursting of the ‘extremely expensive’ tech bubble. But I have my doubts. Before I …

With a loss of approximately 1 percent in euros during the fourth quarter, emerging markets ended 2024 on a slightly negative note. Although the year delivered a return of 14 percent, the emerging markets index lagged behind the global index, which …

The “outrageous” prediction by Saxo Bank of a major climate disaster impacting the insurance industry in 2025 became a reality last week. The effects of California's wildfires are being felt within the insurance sector. However, the predicted crisis has …

After a decade in the shadows, global macro hedge funds are reclaiming the spotlight. As market volatility resurges, professional money managers are eyeing global macro as a cornerstone of their hedge fund strategies. Macro strategies have historically …

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in and around Luxembourg includes updates from Goldman Sachs, Waystone, UBP, BLI. Gert-Jan Verhagen Gert-Jan Verhagen has been appointed head of Benelux Third Party Wealth at Goldman Sachs Asset …

Europe faces an escalating storm of political fragmentation, economic headwinds, and external challenges as 2025 begins, compounded by the incoming Trump administration's potential to disrupt the global order. Bill Campbell, bond portfolio manager, global …

The underperformance of European equities compared to U.S. equities reached unprecedented levels in 2024. This divergence has widened the valuation gap between the United States and Europe. While the relative scarcity of tech companies listed in Europe is …

Fund managers often actively adjust their portfolios to achieve more favourable outcomes in Morningstar comparisons, according to researchers from Harvard and MIT. This strategy is said to lead to higher star ratings, enabling funds to justify higher …

Trump’s second term

Time for a new shirt for Europe

Chart of the week: doom-mongers debunked!

Morningstar: Capital Group vs Fidelity in emerging market equities

The market maintains confidence in US insurers despite wildfires

Investors say they want global macro strategies amid uncertainty

Transfers: Goldman Sachs, Waystone, UBP, BLI

A ‘structural’ Trump could be even more challenging for Europe

American ambition and European opportunities

Fund managers exploit Morningstar star rating system, reveals Harvard/MIT study