Esma faces uphill battle to emerge as European SEC
In an interview with Investment Officer, Esma chair Verena Ross outlined her vision and the significant challenges ahead as the regulatory body aims to become Europe’s equivalent to the US SEC.
AI shakes up the landscape of ESG data providers
The combination of artificial intelligence, impending regulation, and shifting market dynamics is shaking up the traditionally opaque sector of ESG data providers.
Morningstar: MFS vs. Maj Invest in Global Large-Cap Value Equities
After years of underperformance, European equities are finally stepping out of the shadow of their U.S. counterparts in 2025. Investors began the year skeptical about Europe, but sentiment shifted—thanks in part to a German proposal to invest heavily in infrastructure and defense.
Dutch cooperative offers alternative to Luxembourg fund toolbox
New evergreen fund for Dutch private clients launched as cooperative, not as RAIF or Eltif.
WTax: Vivendi case shows it pays to watch your tax exposure
Standardized tax recovery processes often miss non-routine events, such as spin-offs. The Vivendi case highlights why fund managers should actively review all forms of cross-border withholding tax exposure.
Wealth migration fuels Milan’s rise as investment launchpad
Southern Europe is rapidly emerging as a serious contender for global wealth, as high-net-worth individuals from the United States increasingly explore residency-lined investment options.
Chart of the week: and then there were nine
Moody’s, the last of the major credit rating agencies to do so, has stripped the United States of its triple-A status. Old news, then? I wouldn’t go that far, given the timing of the decision. While not much may appear to be happening on the surface, policymakers, central banks, and politicians are working overtime behind the scenes.
Morningstar: Loomis Sayles versus Ninety One in global emerging markets corporate bonds
Emerging-market corporate bonds slumped in early 2025, yet analyst-rated strategies from Loomis Sayles and Ninety One stand out for experienced teams, disciplined risk-taking, and distinct approaches amid rising global uncertainty.
Wealth management clients are satisfied but seek specialization
Wealth managers enjoy exceptionally high levels of client satisfaction worldwide, yet nearly one-third of those clients are considering switching providers in the coming years. More specialized service providers are emerging as the preferred alternative.
DPAS name disappears as Indosuez rebrands fund services unit
Degroof Petercam Asset Services (DPAS), a key service provider to Luxembourg’s fund industry, will change its name on 1 June. The rebranding follows the acquisition of Belgian financial group Degroof Petercam by the French firm Indosuez, part of Crédit Agricole.