Jeffrey Schumacher

Jeffrey Schumacher is director of manager research at Morningstar Benelux. Morningstar analyzes and evaluates investment funds based on quantitative and qualitative research. Morningstar is part of Investment Officer’s expert panel.

ELTIF
Investing
May 8, 2024

Partners launches evergreen Eltif for retail investors

Swiss-headquarterted private equity firm Partners Group has announced the launch of a new private…
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Scope Research is based in Berlin. Photo: Scope.
May 7, 2024

French investors lead Eltif boom as market eyes €35 bln in assets

Even though growth is falling short of high expectations, the European market for Long-Term…
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LGIM's headquarters in London's City. Photo: LGIM.
Asset Managers
May 7, 2024

Staff-ing up: LGIM anchors new private strategy in Luxembourg

LGIM has launched its first Luxembourg-domiciled fund, aimed at international institutional…
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Julien Wolff, head of risk management, 6 Monks
Asset Managers
May 7, 2024

6M, as licensed AIFM, bets on growth in crypto ecosystem

Crypto assets, as an asset class, have seen soaring valuations and scandals over the years. One…
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Opinion
May 7, 2024

Where is the silver bullet for a strong capital markets union?

Strengthening the capital market union is a priority in Brussels. Recently, former Italian Prime…
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Asset Allocation
May 7, 2024

‘Europe is very attractive for dividend investors’

With a sophisticated dividend strategy, the Goldman Sachs Eurozone Equity Income Fund has been…
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Sector
May 6, 2024

UK to link market access to sustainability reporting

The UK’s new Overseas Fund Regime (OFR) plans to integrate strict sustainability reporting for…
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Bluebell accuses BlackRock of ESG ‘hypocrisy’, poor stewardship
Asset Managers
May 6, 2024

BlackRock CEO faces pay cut push at shareholder meeting

As Wall Street’s financial giants approach their annual shareholder meetings, the calls for…
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Investing
May 6, 2024

A grim macro picture

The U.S. economy has long enjoyed what might be called a Goldilocks scenario: robust growth paired…
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Products
May 3, 2024

Turbulent times for ecology sector funds

Ecology funds, which invest in companies addressing environmental challenges, peaked in 2020 and…
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Ireland. Photo via Unsplash.
Sector
May 2, 2024

Ireland launches its first three Eltifs under new EU regulations

Ireland has marked a significant milestone by registering its first three European Long-Term…
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Oslo. Photo by Christoffer Engström, via Unsplash CC-BY-2.0.
Investing
May 2, 2024

Norway parliament to debate oil fund investments in private equity

The Norwegian parliament is poised to debate the merits and drawbacks of incorporating private…
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Transfers
May 2, 2024

Transfer Thursday: LuxSE, EFG, Edmond de Rothschild

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates…
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CVC Capital was listed in Amsterdam on Friday. Photo: Euronext Amsterdam.
Sector
April 30, 2024

After two years, the IPO market shows signs of life

After a two-year hiatus, the IPO market is showing signs of life, with private equity firms seizing…
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