La Commission européenne s’est engagée à œuvrer cette année à la simplification des règles applicables aux fonds durables. Frédéric Vonner, expert en durabilité chez PwC Luxembourg, espère que ce processus permettra une meilleure reconnaissance des …

Un effet secondaire positif de la présidence Trump est que nous pouvons ignorer tous les chiffres macroéconomiques entrants sans nécessité d’analyse plus approfondie. Cela permet de gagner du temps et de se concentrer sur ce qui sera très certainement une …

With some exceptions, investors have tended to view art as a niche asset class—volatile, illiquid, and largely the domain of collectors rather than institutional portfolios. But what if the real opportunity lies not only in expensive paintings and …

Investors have plenty of choices. The financial services sector encompasses a diverse universe from which portfolio investors can make their selections. Traditionally, banks and insurers dominate, but companies involved in payments, stock exchanges, …

The increased likelihood of natural disasters due to climate change does not make investing in catastrophe bonds (cat bonds) any less attractive. On the contrary, experts say that due to the rising capital needs of reinsurers and higher premiums, returns …

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in and around Luxembourg includes one date from Federated Hermes. Thomas Dirkmaat Thomas Dirkmaat is appointed as director Business Development Benelux at Federated Hermes , a globally operating asset …

Once the pinnacle of innovation, German car manufacturers now risk being overtaken by Chinese automakers, who are adopting the latest technologies at a much faster pace. The willingness to innovate and embrace disruption seems to come more easily in a new …

In today’s uncertain macroeconomic environment, global asset manager Capital Group is focusing on identifying ‘Global Champions’ across sectors and regions to position client portfolios for long-term success. Speaking at a recent investment press event in …

Passive investing can be seen as a disruptive innovation that has also reduced costs for active investors. It has made active investors more engaged, aligning their compensation more closely with their added value. Meanwhile, passive investors benefit as …

The European Commission has set out yet another grand vision for Europe’s capital markets, with Commissioner for Financial Services Maria Luís Albuquerque promising to “empower citizens” and break down barriers to investment. Behind the lofty rhetoric, …

Rationalisation des règles ESG : pour Frédéric Vonner (PwC), il est essentiel de reconnaître les investissements de transition

Jerome Powell et Donald Trump, taux et rhétorique

Masterpieces or market assets? The fine line between art and commerce

Morningstar: Robeco versus Blackrock in Financials

‘Fantastic returns on cat bonds’

Transfer: Dirkmaat appointed director Business Development Benelux at Federated Hermes

Asian disruption outpaces European tradition in the automotive industry

Capital Group sees global champions as key to navigating uncertain times

The wisdom of the collective

EU’s big talk on investments union still raises many questions