Thematic funds have grown significantly in size, number, and prominence globally over the past five years. Despite recent underperformance, these funds seem to maintain a lasting role in investors' portfolios. Higher costs, greater volatility, and the …

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is poised to acquire HPS Investment Partners for approximately 12 billion dollars, according to the Financial Times. The deal underscores BlackRock’s strategic push to expand its private credit business in a …

La guerre entre la Russie et l’Ukraine incite les gestionnaires de fonds européens à reconsidérer leur position vis-à-vis des actions du secteur de la défense, notamment à la demande de leurs clients. Depuis des années, les fonds d’investissement de …

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in the fund and asset management community highlights international law firms Herbert Smith Freehills and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett hiring in Luxembourg to establish a presence in the Grand Duchy’s …

European asset managers are grappling with a quadruple challenge: fragmented markets, capital outflows to the United States, demographic shifts, and a profound transformation of the industry. Sandro Pierri, CEO of BNP Paribas Asset Management and …

Luxembourg has never felt like a real country to me. It's hard to explain, but it has always seemed like an anomaly in the heart of Europe. This perception is partly shaped by my upbringing, which kept me outside of Luxembourg’s social fabric. Over 40 …

The gap between the US and European stock markets has rarely been so wide. This week, the escalation in Ukraine has driven the markets even further apart. One sector, ironically enough, is bravely holding its ground: defense. For investors looking to …

The Belgian UCI tax on Luxembourg funds remains a longstanding point of contention between the two countries. However, a recent ruling by the Ghent Court of Appeal has delivered significant legal and tax advantages for Luxembourg Sicavs. In practice, …

No less than four of the five wealthiest municipalities in Belgium are located in the Province of Luxembourg, which borders the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. This Belgian province—particularly its border areas—has been identified as an attractive growth …

Disruptive technology is shaping nearly every aspect of the global asset management industry, from growth and competition to innovation and acquisitions, according to PWC's Asset and Wealth Management Survey 2024 . The consultancy surveyed 264 asset …

Morningstar: playing chess with thematic funds rarely leads to profit

Private credit: Blackrock said to buy HPS for $12 billion

Belfius AM envisage un retour aux actions liées au secteur de la défense

Transfers: HSF, Simpson Thacher set up shop in Luxembourg

Sandro Pierri: Good old days in asset management are over

Luxembourg: Living parallel lives

Defense stocks shield Europe against market malaise

UCI tax: Ghent court provides relief for Luxembourg funds

Province of Luxembourg: a promising field for private bankers

Asset owners see tech reducing dependence on managers