These are worrying times. Geopolitically, a new world war seems imminent. The challenges in Europe are so significant that the valuation of European stocks has halved compared to the American markets. In a month, a new president will take office in the …

La réélection de Donald Trump compromet le projet de durcissement des règles de Bâle III pour les banques. Les cours des actions des banques américaines en bénéficient clairement et les gestionnaires d’actifs y identifient à nouveau des opportunités. En …

The financial media are buzzing with stories about the impact of Donald Trump as president, questions surrounding the supposedly high valuation of equities, the collapse of Germany, and the meteoric rise in the price of bitcoin. However, these headlines …

Degroof Petercam has appointed Sylvie Huret as its new chief executive, succeeding Hugo Lasat, who will step down at the end of 2024 after three years at the helm. The move marks a pivotal moment in the bank's integration with Indosuez Wealth Management, …

Swap rates have fallen below European government bond yields for several weeks—a rare shift that is forcing institutional investors to reconsider their interest rate hedging strategies. Lucas Bouwhuis, senior portfolio manager at Achmea Investment …

The African continent appears to generate little enthusiasm among investors. In fact, the total assets under management in African equity funds are so small that the survival of many funds is in question. Africa possesses several characteristics that …

As Europe’s financial landscape evolves, Luxembourg-based Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management S.A., known locally as ISPWM, is positioning itself to lead the charge into a new era of digital private banking. CEO Marc Flammang and Belgian branch director …

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in and around Luxembourg includes updates from BNP Paribas Asset management, law firms Loyens & Loeff and Stibbe, and from the European Securities and Markets Authority. Incoming US president Donald Trump …

Wall Street’s relentless climb offers both a spectacular show and a precarious wager on the world’s most dynamic economy. US stocks are scaling valuation peaks not seen since 1929 or 1999, driven by AI enthusiasm and expanding multiples. While sceptics …

In 2024, valuations in private markets stabilised, and deal volumes picked up somewhat, making this year slightly better for private investors compared to 2023. However, it was far from spectacular, experts told Investment Officer in a retrospective. …

Room for more optimism

Avec le potentiel « enterrement » de Bâle III, les investisseurs plébiscitent les banques américaines

Chart of the week: China’s broken growth model

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

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

Morningstar: fast-growing Africa still fails to attract investors

Intesa’s Luxembourg private bank bets big on digital future

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

Only columnists spot signs of a bubble in US stocks

Challenging exit market hindered private investors in 2024