Investment boom in data centres offers opportunities for AI investors
The large-scale investment cycle in data centres currently offers the best investment opportunities for AI investors, says AI fund manager Tobias Rommel.
French deadlock: Investors warned of volatility ahead
Sunday’s French elections have averted the worst-case scenario of a far-right victory but have plunged the country into a period of political uncertainty and potential paralysis.
Thematic investing ‘moved up the sophistication ladder’
Institutional investors are increasingly shifting thematic investing into their core asset allocation as they see a fit with long-term asset-liability management strategies, according to Karen Kharmandarian, chief investment officer Thematics Asset Management.
CSSF fines BNP Paribas €3 mln for laundering lapses
The CSSF has fined BGL BNP Paribas three million euro for significant lapses in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compliance. It’s the second-largest fine ever imposed for AML failings in Luxembourg.
Biggest wealth transfer ever set to begin
The next decade will witness the largest wealth transfer in history.
Private market challenges raise vigilance
Recent issues in the private credit market have heightened the vigilance of Dutch asset managers regarding deals financed by private debt providers.
Ferrytales
It is high time for asset managers to reassess their private equity allocations, argues Jeroen Blokland.
Fund Radar: Global equity funds shine
This week’s Morningstar Fund Radar shines a spotlight on global equity funds, revealing a stellar performance led by US tech giants and highlighting the political twists shaping investor sentiment worldwide.
Supply chain disruptions weigh on solar and wind
Renewable energy stocks have shown underperformance relative to the broader markets for years, even though the long-term outlook remains favourable.
BlackRock sees Eltif2 wrapper as vehicle of choice
Six months after the rollout of Eltif 2.0, the BlackRock private markets team believes this updated wrapper has the potential to become the vehicle of choice for private market investment.