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.
Amundi backs Europe as global shift redraws investment priorities
Amundi, Europe’s biggest asset manager, is calling on investors to reassess their global asset allocation in light of deep structural changes in the world economy, with its top investment leaders highlighting Europe’s growing role as a safe and opportunity-rich destination.
Quintet to use Eltifs to steer wealthy clients to private markets
Quintet Private Bank on Wednesday announced a new offering that enables its discretionary clients across the Benelux to access private market investments through European long-term investment funds (Eltifs).
Morningstar: Fidelity Global Dividend versus Trojan Global Income
The first half of the 2025 market year was turbulent. Investors quickly turned away from their optimism surrounding a second term for Donald Trump once his erratic and impulsive leadership came back into focus. That memory immediately stirred nervousness and uncertainty across equity markets.
The ESG blind spot: AI’s social toll on global labor
As artificial intelligence takes over functions once handled by offshore teams, asset managers and their services firms face a new frontier, one that blends automation gains with urgent ESG questions.
Columbia Threadneedle to launch Irish active ETFs, managed from Luxembourg
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is preparing to launch a new range of Irish-domiciled active ETFs, but unlike many of its peers, the firm will oversee these funds from Luxembourg, not Dublin.
Transfers: Micaela Forelli named Efama vice-president
This week’s overview of appointments and people transfers includes updates from European fund and asset management association Efama, EY Luxembourg, LuxReal, and Sygnum Bank.
US private debt: silent engine of growth and warning signal for global investors
While Europe continues to attract investors seeking attractive valuations and macroeconomic stability, M&G sees a fundamental shift occurring in the US capital markets: 75 percent of credit growth is now taking place through the private market—a structural transformation that is only accelerating.
Big is beautiful: large funds take over the European Ucits market
A quiet power shift is underway in the European fund industry. Investors are increasingly gravitating towards larger Ucits vehicles, favouring scale, simplicity and cost-efficiency over specialisation and boutique appeal.
Markets confront new uncertainty after U.S. strike on Iran
Geopolitical risk returns as markets weigh Iran escalation, energy disruption and central bank caution following U.S. attacks on nuclear sites.