Euroclear expands private market reach with Blackrock deal
Euroclear, the Brussels-based securities custodian and settlement giant, has taken a significant step forward in the private markets space by securing a partnership with BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager.
Allianz CIO sees a ‘unique opportunity’ for deal with China
In a world where AI dominates and geopolitics shift rapidly, Allianz’s CIO Virginie Maisonneuve embraces ‘Digital Darwinism’, steering investment strategies through innovation, China’s rise, and Europe’s struggle to regain its competitive edge.
Madness
Former ECB president and prime minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, has written a report containing the obvious yet completely unnecessary conclusion that Europe has completely missed the boat on innovation and competitiveness. ‘Duh!’
PGIM Investments: Yield stability strengthens the case for bonds
While market volatility will likely stay elevated in the near term, PGIM Fixed Income’s Greg Peters remains constructive about the backdrop of fixed income and sees a compelling case for bonds.
Navigating the Green Frontier
You are part of the Storebrand Asset Management sustainability team, as the Head of Climate and Environment - what does a typical workday look like for you?
Nowhere like home for Asia’s new money
A recent survey by Fidelity International reveals Asia’s retail investors are ready to take on risk ahead of anticipated US interest rate cuts, favouring equities outside of the region.
Fund Radar: passive is logical choice in Treasuries
Trackers and index funds are the logical choice for investing in US government bonds. Indeed, within long-term dollar bonds, the scope for active management is limited.
Esma register shows 29 new Eltifs authorised in first half
The revamped Eltif 2.0 framework, effective since January, is breathing new life into the sector, with Luxembourg playing a central role in this expansion of the market for European Long-Term Investment Funds.
SFDR overhaul brings a new category: Transition funds
As Europe seeks ways to address greenwashing, supervisors have proposed broad reforms to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regime (SFDR). To enhance transparency, they propose stricter labelling. Together with the addition of a transition investing category, these changes could redefine sustainable investing.
Transfer Thursday: New CEO named at Schroders
This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news in the international fund and asset management community includes updates from Schroders, TMF, La Française and Vistra.