Erik Breen

William De Vijlder - BNP Paribas
Investing
December 27, 2024

William De Vijlder reflects on 40 years of economic waves: ‘We quickly forget turbulent times’

William De Vijlder (64) retired this autumn as the chief economist of BNP Paribas. In a farewell…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
December 27, 2024

Chart of the week: The average return does not exist

Every year, I look with some amazement at the annual forecasts from the major financial institutions…
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Sylvie Huret en Jean-Christophe Droguet, het nieuwe topduo van Degroof Petercam
Private Banks
December 26, 2024

Belgian private banking consolidates: all eyes on Degroof Petercam

2024 was a year of further consolidation in the Belgian private banking market. Many are eager to…
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Photo via Chen Yoo Sung/Flickr.
Asset Managers
December 24, 2024

Investors face a tightrope walk in 2025, warns AXA IM

European investors are heading into 2025 with a stark warning: tread carefully. Analysts at Axa…
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Expert Panel
December 24, 2024

Universal Investment: Preparing for Dora’s contract challenges

With the Digital Operational Resilience Act deadline looming, Martin Groos explains how financial…
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Han Dieperink
Opinion
December 24, 2024

Room for more optimism

These are worrying times. Geopolitically, a new world war seems imminent. The challenges in Europe…
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Laws and Regulations
December 23, 2024

Derailing of Basel III sends investors back to U.S. banks

Donald Trump’s re-election has derailed the proposed stricter Basel III regulations for banks…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
December 23, 2024

Chart of the week: China’s broken growth model

The financial media are buzzing with stories about the impact of Donald Trump as president…
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Hugo Lasat
Asset Managers
December 20, 2024

Hugo Lasat steps down at Degroof Petercam, Sylvie Huret new CEO

Degroof Petercam has appointed Sylvie Huret as its new chief executive, succeeding Hugo Lasat, who…
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Institutional
December 20, 2024

Swap spreads go negative: Should investors ditch swaps for bonds?

Swap rates have fallen below European government bond yields for several weeks—a rare shift that is…
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Johannesburg
Expert Panel
December 20, 2024

Morningstar: fast-growing Africa still fails to attract investors

The African continent appears to generate little enthusiasm among investors. In fact, the total…
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Marc Flammang and Xavier Rubbens
Private Banks
December 19, 2024

Intesa’s Luxembourg private bank bets big on digital future

Luxembourg-based Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management is positioning itself to lead the charge into a…
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Valérie Charrière-Pousse, BNP Paribas Asset Management.
Transfers
December 19, 2024

Transfers: BNPP AM, Loyens & Loeff, Esma, Stibbe, Deloitte Switzerland

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in and around Luxembourg includes updates from…
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Investing
December 18, 2024

Only columnists spot signs of a bubble in US stocks

Wall Street’s relentless climb offers both a spectacular show and a precarious wager on the world’s…
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