Thomas Laureys

Opinion
May 7, 2024

Where is the silver bullet for a strong capital markets union?

Strengthening the capital market union is a priority in Brussels. Recently, former Italian Prime…
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Asset Allocation
May 7, 2024

‘Europe is very attractive for dividend investors’

With a sophisticated dividend strategy, the Goldman Sachs Eurozone Equity Income Fund has been…
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Sector
May 6, 2024

UK to link market access to sustainability reporting

The UK’s new Overseas Fund Regime (OFR) plans to integrate strict sustainability reporting for…
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Bluebell accuses BlackRock of ESG ‘hypocrisy’, poor stewardship
Asset Managers
May 6, 2024

BlackRock CEO faces pay cut push at shareholder meeting

As Wall Street’s financial giants approach their annual shareholder meetings, the calls for…
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Investing
May 6, 2024

A grim macro picture

The U.S. economy has long enjoyed what might be called a Goldilocks scenario: robust growth paired…
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Products
May 3, 2024

Turbulent times for ecology sector funds

Ecology funds, which invest in companies addressing environmental challenges, peaked in 2020 and…
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Ireland. Photo via Unsplash.
Sector
May 2, 2024

Ireland launches its first three Eltifs under new EU regulations

Ireland has marked a significant milestone by registering its first three European Long-Term…
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Transfers
May 2, 2024

Transfer Thursday: LuxSE, EFG, Edmond de Rothschild

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates…
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Oslo. Photo by Christoffer Engström, via Unsplash CC-BY-2.0.
Investing
May 2, 2024

Norway parliament to debate oil fund investments in private equity

The Norwegian parliament is poised to debate the merits and drawbacks of incorporating private…
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CVC Capital was listed in Amsterdam on Friday. Photo: Euronext Amsterdam.
Sector
April 30, 2024

After two years, the IPO market shows signs of life

After a two-year hiatus, the IPO market is showing signs of life, with private equity firms seizing…
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F18 Super Hornet. Photo: Boeing.
Asset Allocation
April 30, 2024

Asset managers struggle with defence investments

For years, it was taboo for funds to put money into arms manufacturers. Now, with the focus shifting…
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Opinion
April 30, 2024

ECB: Practice what you preach!

I devour every speech and interview given by ECB board members, relishing each word. Yet, despite my…
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Asset Managers
April 30, 2024

Baillie Gifford: cautious investors undervalue growth stocks

Equity investors cling excessively to certainties and undervalue innovations, leading to…
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Sector
April 30, 2024

In 1959, Luxembourg joined the century-old fund revolution

One hundred years following the establishment of the inaugural open-ended equity fund, modern…
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