Market stress puts classic stock-bond correlation to the test
For many asset owners with balanced portfolios, U.S. Treasuries have long provided protection against equity downturns. But a sharp rise in bond market volatility suggests that assumption may no longer hold.
Belgium plans dual defense funds, invites financial sector to join in
Belgium is entering the European defense investment arena with two new public-private initiatives, one at the federal level and another from the Flemish government.
Morningstar: Pzena versus Stewart Investors in EM equities
Emerging markets delivered a relatively resilient start to 2025. Morningstar this week compares the Pzena Emerging Markets Focused Value fund and Stewart Investors Global Emerging Markets Leaders fund.
Wealth managers revisit small crypto allocations in portfolios
Bitcoin’s persistent popularity is reigniting portfolio debates among European wealth managers.
Trade war triggers rift among Trump loyalists
Even those expected to back Trump’s tariff move are responding with unease. Over the weekend, that unease turned to hostility.
Private debt under scrutiny as market complexity grows
Private debt continues to expand in Luxembourg, but regulators, fund managers and legal experts warn that the market is becoming harder to navigate
‘Liberation Day’ reignites a classic trade debate
Trump’s tariff push revives an old trade theory — and investors should pay attention to what Samuelson really meant.
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.
Eltif market enters new phase as domestic momentum builds
The European Long-Term Investment Fund (Eltif) regime is entering a new phase, driven by a surge in local fund launches and rising domestic demand across Europe.
No one will win when the dollar starts wavering
Can the U.S. dollar maintain its status as a global reserve currency? And what happens when that status starts to waver?