Over 1 billion euro in Robeco’s active ETFs
About a year after launching its first active ETFs, Robeco has attracted more than 1 billion euro in assets. Four of the six listed index trackers now hold over 100 million euro each—a key threshold for institutional investors.
Major banks bet on infrastructure as a building block in private markets
Within private markets, interest in infrastructure is growing. Both ING and Rabobank are positioning this investment category as a “building block” in their private markets offerings. Goldman expects a larger asset allocation from institutional investors in the coming years.
‘Inexperienced’ family offices turn to illiquid investments
Family offices are increasing their exposure to illiquid investments, even though they often lack the expertise to properly assess private market opportunities.
Haroon Sheikh: ‘Struggle between great powers has only just begun’
The long-assumed stability of Europe is over. Wars on the periphery, a crumbling system of free world trade, and great powers using economic interdependence as a weapon: the continent is under pressure. “The world in which investors must navigate has become more unpredictable.”
How volatile markets are changing financial advice
Investment advisors are getting better at their jobs, according to the distribution teams at asset managers who work closely with them. They’re using more data, stress-testing portfolios against historical scenarios, and educating their clients more effectively. This leads to more stable behavior among end investors.
Record number new ETFs flood the market
In the first four months of this year, a record number of new ETFs entered the market, with active index funds being particularly popular. “All active asset managers in Europe will switch to ETFs within the next ten years.”
ETF investors lose faith in U.S. and turn to Europe
Investors are pulling out of U.S. equity ETFs en masse, while European trackers are experiencing a record inflow.
Former Kempen team finds adventure at Lightrock
A year after the launch of Lightrock’s first public fund, fund managers Chris Kaashoek and Maarten Vankan say that in 2023, the adventure led them to the British private equity investor. “We were given a unique opportunity to build an asset manager from the ground up.”
Roelof Salomons: ‘Increased frequency of internal memos’
Roelof Salomons hit the ground running when he became Chief Strategist at Blackrock Netherlands exactly six months ago. According to him, we are at a turning point. Capital flows are shifting direction, creating tremendous opportunities for investors in Europe.
Dutch pioneer tests Eltif waters as Benelux momentum lags
Luxembourg may be leading the charge in Eltif launches under the revised framework, but elsewhere in the Benelux they are proving a tougher nut to crack.