Van Lanschot Kempen turns to Alto for operational scalability
Van Lanschot Kempen is upgrading its investment infrastructure by adopting Amundi’s Alto platform, a move designed to simplify workflows and bring front- and middle-office functions closer together, the Dutch wealth manager told Investment Officer.
Morningstar: Capital Group versus Dodge & Cox in global flexible bonds
Global flexible bond strategies cover a wide range of different approaches. Investors should tread them with caution.
The global economy ended 2025 without any real surprises
The global economy ended 2025 without any real surprises, continuing to expand at a moderate pace in line with that observed over several quarters, note Guy Wagner and his team in their latest monthly market report "Highlights".
ESG debate at Natixis IM shows drift between Texas and Paris
While ESG may be politically sensitive, Invesco reports that inflows continue to build. Natixis IM’s US Media Summit in New York showed just how sharply opinions on the theme diverge across the Atlantic.
Groot vuurwerk in 2026?
Het is december en dus verschuift de aandacht naar 2026. Uiteraard vergezeld van een golf aan outlooks, die helaas vaak al deels achterhaald zijn tegen de tijd dat het nieuwe jaar begint. Toch ontvouwt zich momenteel een dynamiek die volgend jaar tot flink wat vuurwerk zou kunnen leiden.
Milleis Banque Privée bets on diversification for 2026
Milleis Banque Privée anticipates a scenario for 2026 similar to 2025: moderate global growth and disinflation. In a still volatile environment, diversification remains the key theme. With this in mind, the bank plans to reduce the share of cash investments in favor of listed and unlisted bonds, and to diversify its equity portfolios.
New appointments at Belasko, Innpact, Deutsche Bank, Schroders and LL
This week’s roundup highlights senior hires and partner promotions across Luxembourg and Europe, including new roles at Belasko, Innpact, Deutsche Bank, Schroders and Loyens & Loeff.
Manager selection: is it alpha or beta?
With the pullback of the dollar and the decline in (short-term) interest rates this year, emerging markets have finally come back into favor. Well below the radar, however, frontier markets have already enjoyed growing popularity among a select audience for some time.
AI momentum stirs old memories as investors stay watchful
The global race to dominate artificial intelligence may feel a world away from Luxembourg, yet the Grand Duchy’s private banks and asset managers are watching the frenzy with growing interest.
In Liechtenstein, VanEck shapes tomorrow’s fund management
In 2020, VanEck chose Liechtenstein to lay the foundation for its first crypto investments. Since then, the crypto team has expanded significantly. According to VanEck, this is a preview of what the future of fund management may look like.