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.
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.
Eltif market enters new phase as domestic momentum builds
The European Long-Term Investment Fund (Eltif) regime is entering a new phase, driven by a surge in local fund launches and rising domestic demand across Europe.
Quintet extends profit streak, to announce new Chair soon
Quintet reports higher profits, but income falls and growth remains unclear. Efficiency gains drive results as key questions go unanswered.
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.
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.
No one will win when the dollar starts wavering
Can the U.S. dollar maintain its status as a global reserve currency? And what happens when that status starts to waver?
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.
Wall Street looses patience with Trump
It was the day Wall Street lost patience with President Donald Trump. Monday’s selloff was swift, messy, and impossible to recover, as investors recoiled from a tech slump, tariff-inspired fears, and fresh jitters over the economy.