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.
Bluemetric: private equity – one step back and two forward?
Private equity has never lagged so far behind publicly listed equities in terms of returns. The asset class faces major challenges, including disappointing distributions, higher financing costs, and geopolitical uncertainty. Has private equity lost its shine, or is this just a temporary phase in a cyclical pattern?
De vaart is eruit, maar de honger naar groene obligaties blijft
De groei van de duurzame obligatiemarkt stokt, maar experts verwachten geen herfinancieringsproblemen. De behoefte aan groen schuldpapier blijft groot.
Private-credit LPs told to worry about returns, not cockroaches
The problem with private credit is not that it might blow up the financial system. It’s that it might just not be a very good investment.
Luxembourg banks see sustainability as a strategic issue
“Climate change is not a scenario for the distant future; it’s already affecting all asset classes,” said Lisa Backes, deputy CEO of Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services, during the LuxFlag Sustainable Investment Week in Luxembourg. For banks, sustainability has become a strategic and regulatory issue at the core of risk management and client relations.
Chart of the week: 海 市 蜃 楼
The title of this column is the Chinese word for “mirage” or “illusion.” Hot air, in other words. Just like the impressive Chinese growth figure that was proudly announced this week.
Morningstar: Candriam versus Robeco in global high yield bonds
During the third quarter of 2025, investors who assumed moderate credit and duration risk were rewarded, as the European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at its July and September meetings, while the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates once in September.
The great wealth transfer: how Banque de Luxembourg builds continuity
Lucienne Andring of Banque de Luxembourg champions a new era in private banking, where wealth transfer becomes a family dialogue, not a transaction.
Why water investments are struggling
Disrupted supply chains, volatile market conditions, and lagging investments have made investing in the water theme challenging. In recent years, European investors have withdrawn billions from water funds.
Transfers: Debevoise adds Aroutiunian as funds partner
This week’s overview of people moves in the investment industry includes new leadership appointments at Debevoise & Plimpton, Arendt, LPEA, and Eversheds Sutherland.