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Fund portfolios with allocations to the U.S. producer of next-generation artificial intelligence chips were at their concentration limits before the stock on Monday gave up some more of its spectacular recent gains.

European family offices are taking advantage of falling US real estate prices, seeking opportunities in prime office spaces and “trophy assets” despite market instability.

Riccardo Lamanna has been appointed by State Street Corporation as head of products for State Street Bank International. He will retain his responsibilities as country head Luxembourg.

How non-EU investors drive growth in European funds and why vigilance remains crucial in the European investment landscape.

People news from Ostrum Asset Management, Fese and Esma.

The SEC’s push for transparency in private markets was dealt a severe blow by a U.S. court ruling last week.

Dear reader, with the power struggle between China and the U.S., geopolitics has made a comeback on the investor agenda. Reason for us as editors to create a series on geopolitics and investing. In seven episodes, we will discuss various geopolitical and market shifts that are changing the investor landscape, from Europe’s challenges to China’s rise, AI impacts and the global energy transition.

The latest edition of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Global Asset Management Report provides a stark portrait of today’s asset management industry. Despite a robust 12 percent growth in global assets under management, reaching a formidable 120.000 billion dollars in 2023, the sector faces significant headwinds. Rising costs, eroding revenues, and the fading allure of traditional asset management approaches paint a troubling picture.

Religious institutions have traditionally had a unique approach to asset management and investment. In recent years, attention to climate change and socially responsible investing has become increasingly important, though widespread professionalisation remains elusive.

As Wall Street’s financial giants approach their annual shareholder meetings, the calls for restraint and closer alignment of executive pay with company performance and shareholder interests signal a potentially contentious voting season.