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.
Income Generation: Seeking Steady Streams in Unstable Times
We believe the appeal of stable income is growing in a world of macro uncertainty, policy unpredictability and rapid artificial intelligence (AI) developments.
Morningstar: Winton vs AQR in trend-following strategies
Trend-following strategies, also known as managed futures, have historically performed well during periods of strong market movements.
Blended finance gains momentum in Belgian market
Belgium’s impact investing sector has plenty of untapped potential, says Pierre Harkay, CEO of Impact Finance Belgium.
Morningstar: Allianz vs JP Morgan in multi-asset income funds
Allianz GI and JP Morgan AM take different paths to multi-asset income: one prioritises yield, the other favours balance. Morningstar compares their approach.
ESG funds increasing exposure to defense, data confirms
ESG investment funds in Europe have sharply increased their exposure to defense stocks, according to new Morningstar data that offers the most comprehensive look yet at how sustainable finance is responding to geopolitical pressure.
Déjà vu: from Internet revolution to AI revolution
Can AI fuel the next asset bubble? Han Dieperink draws bold parallels with 1998, dotcom mania, and Fed policy.
Border no longer defines Luxembourg’s financial workforce
Long reliant on cross-border labor from Belgium, Germany, and especially France, Luxembourg’s financial sector has reached a demographic milestone.
Transfers: Alter Domus, State Street, Ogier, Arendt, Citi, Triodos
This week’s overview of people transfers and appointments includes updates from Alter Domus, State Street, Ogier, Arendt, Citi Securities Services, Triodos Bank and Utmost Group.
In the long run, optimists still win
Can equity optimism still triumph in today’s volatile markets? Anne Gram explores 125 years of returns, resilience, and diversification wisdom.