Despite posting impressive gains in 2023, Japanese equities seem underappreciated among global investors. What's behind this discrepancy in the world's third-largest economy? Japanese stocks have notably outperformed their counterparts this year. Both the …

Though the EU consultation of the much-debated Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation is set to conclude only in December, the outlines of what will be termed as SFDR 2.0 are gradually emerging. What is evident is that there won't be a comprehensive …

The chart making waves on social media isn't getting attention without reason. It suggests that the real turmoil in the US labour market kicks in only after the yield curve has been inverted for over a year. Investors might be celebrating a soft landing …

Real estate dominates the investment portfolios of top athletes, especially footballers, but experts caution on the risks and stress diversification. While real estate remains the prime investment choice for top athletes, financial experts are striving to …

On 11 July 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) updated its guidance in relation to the definition of “advice”. This was rendered through a supervisory briefing which basically an update of the previous Q&As issued by CESR - Esma’s …

Once a rising star among investment options, private credit now faces headwinds as defaults increase, and traditional banks re-enter the fray, as competitors. Private credit has experienced a meteoric rise, transforming from an overlooked option to a …

Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands are the two most popular fund domiciles for private credit fund managers, according to research by the Alternative Credit Council and law firm Dechert LLP. The Luxembourg Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (Raif) …

In 1973, during Yom Kippur, Israel found itself under siege from countries including Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, Algeria, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. This conflict led to the first oil crisis, causing oil prices to triple in a short span, marking a …

An air of cautious optimism permeated through the halls of the Morningstar’s sustainable investing conference in Amsterdam on Wednesday, painting a subtle yet intricate picture of the obstacle-filled landscape of ESG investing. Asset owners are …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments and promotions includes updates from Universal Investment Group, Luxempart, Intreal Luxembourg and Apex Group. Jean-François Marlière Jean-François Marlière (photo) has joined DealFox as head of mergers & …

Japanese stocks outshine, yet global investors hesitate

Contours of SFDR 2.0 are gradually emerging

Yield curve points to US labour market storm

Despite real estate draw, athletes urged to diversify

Investment advice: where MiFID II meets AIFMD

Private credit’s test: Rising defaults amid bank competition

Luxembourg, Caymans top fund domiciles in private credit

Possible turning point for the world economy

In ESG, the voice of asset owners matters more than ever before

Transfer Thursday: Dealfox, UI, Luxempart, Apex, Intreal