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.
Morningstar: Blackrock versus MFS Meridian in global small- and mid-cap equity
A strong start to the year for smallcaps does not guarantee outperformance in 2026.
Closed oysters, open ears: how Luxembourg families approach wealth transfer
When it comes to passing on assets, Luxembourg’s wealthy are focused on legacy rather than tax optimization, according to Ellen Brullard, chair of STEP Benelux and counsel at Arendt & Medernach. Anticipation is key, though it is more complex than it sounds.
Alternatives form cornerstone of BNP Paribas AM growth strategy
BNP Paribas Asset Management expects its alternatives division to grow by 5 to 6 percent annually and to consolidate its leading position in Europe. The asset manager said it is barely affected by the negative sentiment surrounding private credit.
Laffers lijntje
De signalen dat burgers en bedrijven bereid zijn om hun land te verlaten als de belastingdruk maar hoog genoeg wordt, nemen zienderogen toe. Daarmee duwt een reeds 50 jaar oude economische theorie, die lange tijd als nietszeggend hersenspinseltje werd weggezet, zich pontificaal in de schijnwerpers.
Transfers: Langham Hall, Aviva, DZ Privatbank, Trustmoore, Edmond de Rothschild, Pia Group
This week’s European transfers section includes updates from Langham Hall, Aviva, DZ Privatbank, Trustmoore, Edmond de Rothschild and Pia.
Loyens & Loeff: clarified treatment of Target Funds under Eltif 2.0
Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra and Gabriël Storm at Loyens & Loeff examine the latest EU-level guidance on Target Funds under ELTIF 2.0 and its implications for ELTIF managers and product structuring going forward.
Playing with the optimal investment mix
An unprecedented wealth transfer is underway. Over the next two decades, an estimated 124,000 billion dollar in assets will shift globally from the baby boomer generation to younger generations.
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers: arrange timely access to MyMinFin to file Belgian CIV tax return
The Belgian tax administration has further digitalized the procedure for filing the tax on collective investment institutions (CIV tax). In principle, the tax return must now be submitted electronically through the MyMinFin portal.
Russia’s ‘hybrid warfare’ in Europe is a concern for financial supervisors
Digital, operational and cyber resilience are key priorities for the year to come, says CSSF director-general Claude Marx, who points out that Europe is already being targeted by hybrid warfare attacks and expects to see more in the future.