Many technology companies have risen to dominance in a relatively short space of time, with legislators struggling to keep up the speed. Large investors should do their bit by constantly reminding these companies of their responsibilities, say Jon …

The total volume of negative-yielding bonds is fast approaching the record set in early 2019. This will be a determining factor for the markets in the coming months. The rise in negative-yielding bonds receives little attention these days as investors …

Dominic Nys rejoint Oddo BHF Asset Management en tant que responsable des ventes pour le Benelux. Basé au Luxembourg, Dominic va développer l'activité de Distribution tiers dans ces pays. Il travaillait auparavant chez Fenthum, le distributeur d'Ethenea …

‘Cod quotas traded for Mifid equivalences,’ is how Luxembourg For Finance CEO Nicolas Mackel humorously characterised how the on-going Brexit discussions might unfold. He was introducing the Focus On Brexit webinar hosted by LFF on 13th October, in which …

The debate between value and growth is pointless, says Guy Lerminiaux, CIO of Degroof Petercam Asset Management. ‘This is not a productive debate. You have to look at it on a company-by-company basis. In every sector you find winners and losers.’ …

Investors will face tough challenges in the coming years, according to Pimco. While volatility will remain high due to the presence of numerous potential 'disruptors', return prospects have never been lower. Where investors enjoyed high returns and little …

Foreign investors and central banks will continue increasing their allocation to Chinese government bonds. They offer a relatively high yield and are a safe investment, says Freddy Wong, head of Fixed Income Asia-Pacific at Invesco. While China has been …

On-going high-level talk about reform of AIFMD and UCITS is generating nervousness in the European asset management industry. Was the 18 August letter on this topic from ESMA to the European Commission really about seeking to promote efficiency, or is it …

Sustainability will be the starting point for Quintet’s discretionary mandates, says James Purcell (photo), the new head of sustainable management at Quintet Group, in an interview with Investment Officer. Purcell joined Quintet in March 2020 and is based …

External valuations of retail properties are unreliable. Our models indicate considerably lower prices and therefore much higher debt ratios, says real estate specialist of Egbert Nijmeijer of Kempen Capital Management. Retail property has been hit hard …

‘Investors must hold big tech to account’

Negative-yielding bonds approach record

Dominic Nys rejoint Oddo Bhf Asset Management

The Brexit outlook: trading fish for Mifid equivalence?

‘Growth/value debate is pointless’

Pimco: more volatility, less return

‘No need to worry about Chinese debt’

AIFMD & UCITS reform cloaked in Brexit fog

Quintet: sustainability ‘starting point’ of discretionary mandates

'Shopping centre valuations are 30-40% too high'