Investment Officer Belgium

The world of finance is constantly changing, and one of the prominent trends is the increasing attention to GSS investments. The issuance of GSS bonds has become a beacon for progress, signaling a commitment to environmental stewardship and social well-being.

High-yield bonds should continue to yield attractive returns in 2024. However, René Kallestrup from Capital Four advocates a selective approach with a view to sectors and regions.

Biodiversity loss is a systemic risk and one of the biggest global challenges of our time. Nature is being eroded at rates unprecedented in human history and we are facing the irreversible loss of plant and animal species, habitats, and vital crops.

In the US, pockets of weakness are emerging here and there, but are not yet spreading systematically. For example, the recent slowdown in consumer spending is primarily affecting low-income households.

The Franklin Templeton Institute surveyed portfolio managers across all our asset classes: equity, private equity, fixed income, private debt, real estate, digital assets, hedge funds and secondary private markets.

Paul Jackson, Global Head of Asset Allocation Research, EMEA, provides insights into various economic factors that could be key in the third quarter of 2024.

Small caps are currently trading at a discount to large caps, why is this? With many influencing factors, we dive into the details to identify the most important issues for investors to consider.

RBC BlueBay's Responsible Investment team present their thoughts on why nature is important to investors

It’s been a tough couple of years for growth investors. A nasty cocktail of rising rates and extreme risk aversion following the global pandemic drove huge market swings, leading to a drop in share prices for companies with longer term potential.