Private banking coveted prize in European bank consolidation
ABN Amro’s private banking operations are a key asset for parties considering a takeover of the bank, even though the division’s financial results are generally weaker than those of its competitors.
Sustainable government bonds beat the benchmark
Government bonds from countries that score high on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have outperformed the global market-weighted bond index over the past three years.
Global gold ETF holdings surge, doubling in two years
Assets in gold ETFs and ETCs have more than doubled worldwide in just two years, rising from nearly 200 to 439 billion dollars. “In the current gold rally, these instruments have gained significant momentum.”
Bleak half-year: private equity hits its limits
Far fewer deals, much less fresh capital: private equity managers have had a particularly hard time in recent months. A shake-out seems likely, specialists believe. The sector has run into its limits.
AI unlocks new avenues for quant investing at Northern Trust
Northern Trust Asset Management has recently made a significant expansion to its quantitative investing team, prompting a shift in its approach.
Dutch pension funds are rethinking government bonds
Dutch pension funds are rethinking government bonds, sparking a shift that could ripple through eurozone yields and global fixed income portfolios.
Dutch cooperative offers alternative to Luxembourg fund toolbox
New evergreen fund for Dutch private clients launched as cooperative, not as RAIF or Eltif.
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.
For Nassim Taleb, averages are utterly meaningless
Nassim Taleb explains why averages, correlations, and diversification fail investors—and why modern portfolio theory dangerously misrepresents real financial risk.
ING to offer Eltifs to Dutch, Belgian clients by year-end
ING plans to begin offering one or more Eltif funds for private banking clients in the Netherlands and Belgium before the end of 2025.