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.
Nasdaq’s bold step towards 24/5 trading draws criticism
Nasdaq is preparing to extend its trading hours, aiming to introduce 24-hour, five-day-a-week trading by the second half of 2026—pending regulatory approval.
State Street begins construction of Luxembourg HQ in Cloche d’Or
State Street on Tuesday started construction on its new Luxembourg headquarters in the Cloche d’Or district.
Luxembourg sees an opportunity in European pension reform
With EU citizens holding around 34 trillion euros in savings—one-third of which sits in bank deposits—Luxembourg sees an opportunity in European pension reform.
“Highly unlikely that Luxembourg will catch Ireland in the ETF space”
Luxembourg faces strong headwinds in ETFs as Ireland dominates. Cost, scale, and first-mover advantage keep Dublin ahead. Can Luxembourg compete? Mark Browne at Clerkin Lynch Solicitors in Dublin believes it can’t.