Stock markets worldwide were under pressure on Monday, with the Japanese stock market's price loss particularly notable. Analysts said many factors are at play. Despite the turbulence, market experts advise caution, suggesting neither panic nor immediate …

The yen carry trade, a longstanding financial strategy of borrowing cheaply in Japan to invest in higher-yield assets abroad, is undergoing a rapid and disruptive unwinding. The surprise rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and a widely perceived need for …

To PE or not to PE—that is the pressing dilemma for asset owners today. As institutional investors hunt for yield, the allure of alternative investments has intensified. However, while the old-school stocks and bonds portfolio is increasingly supplemented …

It never ceases to amaze me how many investors, including professional ones, accept central bank policies as a fait accompli and without any value judgement. Central bank analysis rarely goes beyond predicting the timing of the next interest rate step and …

BNP Paribas Group announced on Thursday that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) from AXA. The transaction, worth 5.1 billion euro, includes an acquisition of AXA IM's 850 billion euro in assets under …

As Tesla and Alphabet's disappointing earnings lead to a sell-off in the "Magnificent Seven," small-cap stocks are experiencing a resurgence. But is this "The Great Rotation" or just a speculative bubble? Investment Officer gauges the sentiment. "The …

Despite concerns over persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, surprising election outcomes, and a slowing Chinese economy, European investors have maintained a positive outlook, driven by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and potential …

With the recent appointment of Luxembourg branch manager Riccardo Lamanna to an executive role at State Street Bank International, the Boston-based financial services firm now is refining its European operations from Luxembourg. This next phase in …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news includes updates from Scope, EuroCTP, i-Hub and LOD. Lars Edler Dr. Lars Edler (photo) has been appointed group managing director of Scope Fund Analysis. Since July 1, Edler …

Luxembourg's financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), is simplifying the process for investment firms to create European Long-Term Investment Funds (Eltifs) as sub-funds under existing alternative investment funds. …

Market carnage: Global stocks plummet amid recession fears

Unravelling of yen carry trades amplifies market turmoil

Asset owners do not need PE to fulfill fiduciary duty, investors say

Time to question the central bank herd mentality

BNP Paribas wants to acquire AXA IM for €5.1 bln

How serious is the ‘Great Rotation’ to small cap stocks?

Fund Radar: India stands out among emerging markets

Luxembourg centre-stage as State Street finetunes its European ops

Transfer Thursday: Scope, EuroCTP, i-Hub, LOD

Luxembourg eases creation of Eltifs from existing private funds