Digital investment channels are no longer just the domain of the young or tech-savvy, but are increasingly being embraced by a broader demographic of retail investors. This trend is indicative of a larger shift in the asset management industry, reflecting …

The trade association representing Europe's fund and asset management sector has urged the executive body of the European Union to ensure that the correct technical standards are introduced. These standards are vital for the success of the new regime for …

Republicans in the US state of New Hampshire have introduced a bill that makes the consideration of ESG criteria by sovereign wealth funds a crime. Under the proposal, this offence could be punishable by imprisonment for not less than one year and not …

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has accelerated the exodus of industries from Europe, a trend that began long before the conflict. Even before the war, the economic cycle was causing more and more industries to relocate to low-wage countries. …

A fresh approach to investment research that Paris-based Amundi, Europe’s only asset manager ranked in the global Top 10, adopted two years ago appears to be paying off by effectively guiding Chief Investment Officers and clients in maintaining investment …

Markets can often be inscrutable, as seen in December's US inflation data, which showed a rise in headline inflation to 3.4 percent, unexpectedly surpassing the forecast of 3.2 percent. Shares have been muddling along since, in a reaction seemingly …

In the private equity (PE) market, a significant shift is occurring as Limited Partners (LPs) increasingly demand the release of funds from older investments before considering new commitments. This change comes amidst a backdrop of unprecedented levels …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from Euroclear, Arrow Global, Partners Group and KPMG Luxembourg. Valérie Urbain Valérie Urbain (photo) has been selected by the board of Euroclear as the …

The use of liquidity pockets for open-ended Eltifs, European long term investment funds, remains to be clarified by the European Commission. In their first contribution as Knowledge Partners for Investment Officer , Marc Meyers and Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra …

European financial services had witnessed a marked decline in global market share over the past 15 years, particularly within the asset management sector. This trend was highlighted in a joint report by OMFIF and Luxembourg For Finance, which focused on …

Demographics, tech lead to ‘profound’ shift in sector

Eltif 2.0: Industry urges EC to adopt ‘correct’ standards

20-year prison sentence proposed for funds considering ESG

Europe's de-industrialisation

Amundi Research Institute keeps CIOs, clients on track

Markets’ inscrutable movements

LPs become more demanding as dry powder grows

Transfer Thursday: Euroclear, Arrow, Partners Group, KPMG

The future of open-ended Eltifs is still undecided

‘Stunted’ EU fund sector requires more diverse investor base