Investing in wine, art, Lego, luxury handbags, whisky, or violins may seem to share a common thread—they are all driven by passion. But for professional investors, most of these categories fall short of being viable investments, regardless of enthusiasm. …

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” A cliché in financial markets, but no less relevant because of it. The “surprising” surge in confidence among American smallcaps is no exception. The chart below shows that confidence among small …

Bitcoin recently hits the symbolic 100,000 dollar mark as spot ETFs surge in popularity among investors. There is no fundamental reason behind bitcoin’s current price. When an asset's price becomes detached from its intrinsic value and is entirely driven …

The European Court of Justice has ruled against the Netherlands for its discriminatory treatment of foreign insurers compared to domestic ones in the taxation of dividends. According to the judgment delivered on 7 November 2024 , this unequal tax …

When consensus dominates the market, unexpected surprises often lurk just around the corner. Could the U.S. economy prove weaker than anticipated, while Europe is stronger than expected? Is the threat of inflation a thing of the past, or could it …

Heavy rainfall in Spain led to floods in October, causing over 10 billion euro in damages. This is yet another manifestation of the global water crisis, which poses an economic risk to investors. Risk management increasingly involves steering towards …

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments includes news from GSK Stockmann, Santander Asset Management, Deutsche Boerse, and HSBC. GSK Stockmann Hawa Mahamoud, Chara Papagiannidi (photo), and Marie-Therese Wich have been promoted to counsel at …

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management has identified European smallcaps as a standout investment opportunity for 2025, labelling them “deeply undervalued”. The firm's CIO, Benjamin Melman, presented the firm’s outlook for the coming year, highlighting key …

Luxembourg’s new blockchain boosts distributed ledger technology for securities and introduces a 'control agent,' offering new possibilities for fund distribution and innovation. Benjamin Schaub of the intas.tech consultancy and Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra at …

Sustainable finance investments continue to grow, but their effectiveness in driving tangible progress on global or local environmental challenges remains difficult to substantiate. Demonstrating the impact of sustainable investment remains a significant …

Passion investing for professionals: Why wine and art stand out over Lego

Chart of the week: sentiment boost

Morningstar: bitcoin spot-ETF's are hot

Dirk Coveliers: EU ruling on Dutch withholding tax creates opportunities for insurers

10 possible surprises for investors in 2025

Water challenges force investors to make certain financial choices

Transfers: GSK Stockmann, Deutsche Boerse, HSBC

European smallcaps ‘deeply undervalued’, says Edmond de Rothschild AM

Loyens & Loeff: Blockchain IV law from a German law perspective

Tangible sustainable investment benefits still hard to substantiate