Thibault Delbarge has been appointed as Head of Benelux at private equity manager Altaroc. He has fourteen years of experience in asset management, including nearly four years at JP Morgan Asset Management. The French-Swiss Altaroc started its operations …

European asset-backed securities (ABS) are trading at historically attractive levels compared to similarly-rated corporate and government bonds, paradoxically because many see these instruments in connection with the 2008 financial crisis, explained …

Benny Bürocratie is exasperated as his wife drops him off at the Trier bus station. His daughter has been rehearsing for months for today’s school play. Fortunately, his wife can attend and record the event, but Benny has to be in the office. As usual, …

The rapidly declining profitability of traditional asset management is driving European fund houses to accelerate their pursuit of smaller players, with private equity firms becoming key targets in a wave of consolidation. European asset managers are …

Private markets have transformed from a niche allocation into a mainstream investment strategy, and this shift is reshaping portfolios globally. Navigating this increasingly crowded space requires a sharp focus on value rather than cost, according to …

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange is exploring ways to create public listings of European Long-Term Investment Funds, private market vehicles that for now are the exclusive domain of high-net worth individuals. A senior official said the bourse, also known as …

The Luxembourg private debt market has reached a new milestone, surpassing 500 billion dollars in assets under management (AuM) according to the 2024 Private Debt Fund Survey, published by KPMG in collaboration with the Association of the Luxembourg Fund …

It can hardly have escaped your notice: gold is hot! The gold price is currently breaking record after record, and even the ‘mainstream’ financial media can no longer ignore the yellow metal. But when I read these stories, they mostly raise a lot of …

Since the end of the Cold War in 1991, Europeans have lived largely free from the fear of major conflict. That all changed on 24 February 2022, when Putin’s army invaded neighbouring Ukraine. Investors are spotting opportunities in defence companies, …

Active bond ETF managers have outperformed their passive counterparts amid the current interest rate climate, driving strong capital inflows and impressive returns. Despite persistent criticism over higher costs, investors appear willing to pay a premium …

Transfer Thursday: Altaroc, Schroders, Euroclear, Candriam

Post-crisis regulation fuels ABS valuation

The WFH Struggle of Benny Bürocratie

European fund houses rush to acquire PE firms in ‘existential battle’

Private markets: Focusing on value over costs in an overcrowded market

LuxSE exploring ways to create public listing for Eltif funds

Private debt funds top €500 bln amid concerns over ESG caution

Gold soars, but who cares?

Fund Radar: Defence stocks benefit from conflict

Returns outshine fee concerns for active bond ETFs