Transfer Thursday: Pisani succeeds Brender at Candriam
This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in the fund and asset management community in and outside Luxembourg includes updates from Quintet Luxembourg, Candriam and Zedra Group.
Trump orders Musk, Ramaswamy to cut federal fat
In a move set to shake the corridors of Washington, president-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency,” or DOGE.
Luxembourg innovators bring wine and e-signing to Web Summit
Luxembourg startups Vinesia and Ignisign this week head to Lisbon’s Web Summit, showcasing innovative solutions in fine wine investment and secure e-signatures amid Europe’s bustling tech scene.
‘Advantage of private equity lies in overcoming risk aversion’
The outperformance of private equity should be nuanced, says investment expert Jan Longeval. “But it offers an important advantage that is rarely highlighted.”
Pinsent Masons: AFM publishes ‘AIFM-Light market picture’
The Dutch regulator the Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has investigated managers who make use of an exception to the licensing obligation in the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wft) and only fall within the ambit of a registration obligation. These are the “small” managers (the “light managers”).
Investors grapple with human rights as rules evolve
At an Amsterdam panel discussion on Friday hosted by Morningstar, industry experts delved into the complexities of integrating human rights considerations into investment decisions and engagement strategies.
With Republican House victory, Powell’s troubles deepen
The Republicans won the popular vote, regained control of the Senate, and are nearing a majority in the House of Representatives. This is bad news for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, with whom Donald Trump has a score to settle.
Trump’s comeback: European bond markets seen as safe haven
Believe it or not, Donald Trump’s return to the White House might just be good news for Europe’s fixed income markets. While U.S. investors brace for renewed protectionism and inflation risks, Europe’s debt landscape is showing signs of resilience—possibly even appeal.
Value traps loom as western automakers struggle forward
Western carmakers have weathered competition from Japanese and South Korean newcomers in the past. Yet, according to investors, not all will survive the current upheaval, as reflected by the depressed valuations of some legacy automakers.
Morningstar: Trump's victory boosts U.S. small caps
The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States brings a range of uncertainties. Only once more clarity emerges about the course that will be taken on key issues will the full impact of this election result on the U.S. economy, international trade, and geopolitical tensions become clear. However, this did not prevent investors in U.S. small-cap stocks from taking a speculative advance on favourable scenarios for them.