Simplification push by ESMA risks raising costs before relief
The European Union’s push to simplify financial reporting faces a complex reality, with industry leaders warning that streamlining requirements will likely hike costs before delivering relief.
The 2026 portfolio
The traditional 60/40 portfolio is dead, long live the 60/40 portfolio.
New generation of billionaires shifts to external management
Europe is consolidating its position as the global hub for inherited wealth, but the way that capital is managed is undergoing a radical modernization.
Building nature-positive portfolios
Alternative assets offer valuable qualities for creating nature-positive, well-diversified portfolios, providing both direct and systemic impact. In this Sustainability in Action we demonstrate how this can work in practice.
Chart of the week: big fireworks in 2026?
It’s December, and so the focus is shifting to 2026. As always, this comes with a wave of outlooks that are, unfortunately, often already partly outdated by the time the new year begins. Still, a dynamic is now unfolding that could lead to quite a bit of fireworks next year.
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.
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.
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.
Rally in passive investing largely bypasses family offices
Buy-and-hold and active management remain the preferred investment strategies among family offices in the Benelux. More than half of their portfolios are allocated to private equity and listed equities.
InsingerGilissen is a driving force behind Quintet’s growth plans
InsingerGilissen CEO Martijn Storsbergen discusses how the Dutch private bank is positioning itself within the Quintet group, arguing that a strong parent company and scale have become essential in today’s private banking landscape.