AllianzGI creates private markets division, names Jozan as head
Allianz Global Investors has announced the creation of a dedicated private markets division, appointing Edouard Jozan as head of private markets.
Roelof Salomons: ‘Increased frequency of internal memos’
Roelof Salomons hit the ground running when he became Chief Strategist at Blackrock Netherlands exactly six months ago. According to him, we are at a turning point. Capital flows are shifting direction, creating tremendous opportunities for investors in Europe.
Private debt under scrutiny as market complexity grows
Private debt continues to expand in Luxembourg, but regulators, fund managers and legal experts warn that the market is becoming harder to navigate
Dutch pioneer tests Eltif waters as Benelux momentum lags
Luxembourg may be leading the charge in Eltif launches under the revised framework, but elsewhere in the Benelux they are proving a tougher nut to crack.
M&G CEO bets on European inflows to counter UK outflows
Joseph Pinto, chief executive of M&G’s asset management division, has downplayed concerns over recent client outflows, saying the group’s long-term strategy and strong investment performance in continental Europe position it well to return to net growth in 2025.
Fannie Wurtz (Amundi): ‘Appetite for European stocks has increased significantly’
Fannie Wurtz from Amundi Asset Management, notes that a striking number of Asian investors are channeling their savings into European funds. The French executive is also optimistic about the sector’s long-term prospects. “Several megatrends are driving the European market.”
M&G-topman ziet kansen in Nederland ondanks outflows VK
M&G Investments mikt op verdere groei in Nederland. De Britse vermogensbeheerder heeft hier al een stevige basis opgebouwd, met meer dan 10 miljard euro aan beheerd vermogen, vooral afkomstig van institutionele beleggers.
Luxembourg raises red flag over EU plan for single supervisor
Luxembourg, which hosts more than a quarter of all assets held in European investment funds, has raised a red flag over fresh European Commission plans to create a single supervisor for financial services.
After ‘years of work,’ Blackrock’s bitcoin-ETP has arrived
Blackrock has been working for “years” on launching a European bitcoin ETP. The asset manager officially introduced it this Tuesday morning on the Dutch, German, and French exchanges.
Natixis’ Setbon warns of sector upheaval as costs keep rising
“Active management is back.” That was the message from Philippe Setbon, CEO of Natixis Investment Managers, at the firm’s Thought Leadership Summit in Paris on Thursday.