Asset Servicing

Allocation funds have fallen out of favour with investors since their weak performance in 2022, and in 2023, the classic equity-bond mix portfolio was even declared dead in some quarters. This proved premature, as these portfolios have performed well in recent years.

This week’s transfers and people news comes from Allianz Global Investors, Invesco, Value & Risk, and Banco Bradesco Europa.

Standard Chartered has launched a new entity in Luxembourg to serve as its European regulatory base for digital asset custody, appointing industry veteran Laurent Marochini as its CEO.

European stock exchanges are becoming increasingly reliant on selling market data to offset declining trading revenues, a trend that industry experts warn could hinder market growth and innovation.

Despite scepticism, JPMorgan dominates Europe’s active ETF market, proving that alpha is possible—leaving rivals trailing as investors seek outperformance in a booming yet contested space.

Time and again, the arrival of new technology is underestimated, while the latest technological advancements are adopted at an ever-increasing pace. This makes investing in new technology attractive, as both its profit potential and profit growth are often undervalued.

The ECB drifts from its core mission, embracing politics over monetary policy—what does this mean for Europe’s future? Edin Mujagić breaks it down.

Wealth managers must accelerate their transformation or risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive industry. Sustainability has become a lesser priority, according to EY’s latest annual resolutions.

A Chinese AI disruptor shakes up Big Tech—DeepSeek challenges the AI status quo, promising cheaper, efficient models. What does this mean for productivity and markets? asks Jeroen Blokland.

The Fed’s steady hand, Trump’s shifting intuition, and Von der Leyen’s regulatory U-turn—what do they reveal about policymaking and economic foresight? Han de Jong explains.