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.
Amundi backs Europe as global shift redraws investment priorities
Amundi, Europe’s biggest asset manager, is calling on investors to reassess their global asset allocation in light of deep structural changes in the world economy, with its top investment leaders highlighting Europe’s growing role as a safe and opportunity-rich destination.
Columbia Threadneedle to launch Irish active ETFs, managed from Luxembourg
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is preparing to launch a new range of Irish-domiciled active ETFs, but unlike many of its peers, the firm will oversee these funds from Luxembourg, not Dublin.
Robeco embraces agentic AI as next disruptor in asset management
Robeco pioneers the use of agentic AI, as autonomous systems begin to disrupt how asset managers invest, decide, and execute.
Family offices invest in AI growth but hesitate to adopt
The world’s wealthiest families are pouring billions into artificial intelligence as an investment theme. But when it comes to using the technology themselves, most are still watching from the sidelines.
One investor at a time, Luxembourg steps into the PE fundraising spotlight
Luxembourg is gradually carving out a role in global private markets, not with fanfare, but through quiet, deliberate action. Emerging investor relations roles, a growing presence of single family offices, and a measured push to localise fundraising are reshaping its identity beyond its traditional middle-office roots.
Quintet sees Japan as global diversification play
Quintet Private Bank is increasing its exposure to Japanese equities as part of its global strategy for the second half of 2025.
Former Belgian PM Leterme questions NATO’s 5% defense push
Just two weeks ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme has sharply criticized the alliance’s proposed five-percent-of-GDP defense target, calling it a “collective irrationality” that risks overwhelming European decision-making.
Trump puts Luxembourg funds on edge with ‘Section 899’ tax threat
Dividend investors are bracing for potential fallout from Section 899, a provision in Donald Trump’s proposed One Big, Beautiful Bill Act that could sharply raise US withholding taxes on dividends and interest income.
Second opinions become strategic tool for asset managers
External portfolio reviews are becoming a core strategic tool for wealth managers navigating volatile markets. For firms like Natixis Investment Managers, Blackrock, and Morgan Stanley, these second opinions deepen client engagement and sharpen their competitive edge.