Esma faces uphill battle to emerge as European SEC
In an interview with Investment Officer, Esma chair Verena Ross outlined her vision and the significant challenges ahead as the regulatory body aims to become Europe’s equivalent to the US SEC.
World teeters on brink of geopolitical and environmental crises, warns WEF
The world faces mounting challenges in 2025, according to the latest Global Risks Report published by the World Economic Forum.
The great danger in consensus forecasts; CIOs address 2025
Several chief investment officers from Dutch private banks have raised concerns about the “great danger” of consensus forecasts on US equities for 2025.
Europe’s largest asset manager emerges from BPCE, Generali deal
Paris-based BPCE and Milan-headquartered Generali are joining forces in a 1,900 billion euro asset management venture, set to dominate Europe’s market by revenue.
Trump’s opening moves set tone for US inflation
Donald Trump, the newly inaugurated 47th President of the United States, is wasting no time in implementing his agenda. Investors are on edge: what will this mean for the US economy?
Trump’s second term
Trump’s second term promises lower taxes, market-friendly policies, and bold trade moves, but risks with Russia, China, and inflation could shape global markets profoundly, write Han Dieperink in his latest column.
Time for a new shirt for Europe
The “rigid” European business community will have to learn to embrace change to remain internationally competitive. Investment opportunities abound on the old continent, but investors must look beyond its scratched image.
Chart of the week: doom-mongers debunked!
Yes, they’re back again. With rising interest rates firmly on investors’ minds worldwide, the doom-mongers are crawling out from under their rocks to once again predict the bursting of the ‘extremely expensive’ tech bubble. But I have my doubts.
Morningstar: Capital Group vs Fidelity in emerging market equities
With a loss of approximately 1 percent in euros during the fourth quarter, emerging markets ended 2024 on a slightly negative note. Although the year delivered a return of 14 percent, the emerging markets index lagged behind the global index, which achieved a return of 25 percent.
The market maintains confidence in US insurers despite wildfires
The “outrageous” prediction by Saxo Bank of a major climate disaster impacting the insurance industry in 2025 became a reality last week. The effects of California’s wildfires are being felt within the insurance sector. However, the predicted crisis has not materialised, as investors remain confident in the industry’s resilience.