ABN Amro is broadening the options for clients who want to invest in private equity. For the first time, the bank is offering a basket of private equity managers, in addition to the already existing single manager funds. Meanwhile, the bank is getting …

The ninth annual Global Sovereign Asset Managers Survey, conducted by asset manager Invesco, shows that sovereign wealth funds and central banks have shifted more money into equities and expanded their investment horizons. It is also notable that, …

A monetary policy mistake is now a very big risk about which markets are not taking sufficient account. Tightening at the wrong time could trigger a recession. The first half of the year was very positive, but you also have to dare to take profits. …

Equity, bond, and mixed collective investment schemes (UCITS) have achieved annual net returns of 7.6%, 2.3%, and 3%, respectively, over the period 2010- 2019. These positive returns contrast with the 1% loss on bank deposits. Equity UCITS delivered a …

Only the first statement is certain. The first half of 2021 has gone by so quickly that we haven't had a chance to pay proper attention to all the exciting economic and financial developments. Economic indicators have shown unprecedented recovery in both …

In certain sectors, the correlations between equities and bonds are turning positive (again). That is a serious challenge for asset allocators.There is usually a negative correlation between the performance of stocks and bonds. But since the pandemic, a …

Of the €141bn net subscriptions into Luxembourg funds in 2020, two-thirds were attributed to sustainable funds. This compares to 44% for the rest of Europe. A recently-published survey* commissioned by ALFI gives greater insight into the ESG investing …

"All mutual funds become ETFs", Detlef Glow, head of research at Lipper, wrote recently. Only passive and "real" active remain. Considering the inflow of over 500 billion dollars in the first six months into passive, that sounds plausible. But aren't …

One of the most important functions of a financial system is to bring together people with an abundance and a shortage of capital. Financial markets can efficiently bring innovative companies and investors together. This has a positive effect on the real …

Green indices reduce the carbon footprint of investment portfolios, but their added value is currently limited in terms of managing the financial risks of climate change. Only in the event of a disorderly climate transition would there any demonstrable …

ABN Amro wants private markets as a fixed asset allocation component

Invesco: Sovereign wealth funds increase their equity allocation

Amundi: A monetary policy mistake is now the biggest risk

Multi-asset funds yielded 61% over 10 years, bank deposits -1%

Commentary: Time is running out and inflation is rising

Asset allocators, beware: some correlations are turning positive

Luxembourg extends ESG-fund lead in Europe

The challenge of ETF-ESG convergence

Don’t marginalise stock markets

"Green benchmarks: limited added value"