Capital Group | US Election 2024: What investors need to know
With Biden and Trump set to square off in November, the 2024 US election cycle presents the possibility of a significant shift in political leadership — potentially leading to policy changes that could impact portfolios.
For Brendan Ballou, PE is a perversion of capitalism
Brendan Ballou’s book “Plunder” exposes how private equity firms, like Carlyle, harm businesses and evade legal responsibility, despite promising high returns. In this interview, Ballou discusses the alarming frequency and impact of these practices.
Transfer Thursday: Gen II, Nuveen, PWC, ARK Invest
This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from Gen II Fund Services, Nuveen, PWC Luxembourg, Robeco, Candriam and Ark Invest.
Gül Poslu
Gül Poslu (photo) has been named head of Benelux at Nuveen, a global asset manager with over some 1.200 billion in assets under management.
Schroders : Energy security and the implications for the energy sector
Schroders : Energy security and the implications for the energy sector
Lukewarm reactions to EU’s withholding tax overhaul plan
A plan that could provide cross-border investors in the European Union with annual gains worth more than eight billion euro has moved a step closer to becoming reality in 2030.
Europeans don’t need or want to work like Americans
According to Nicolai Tangen, head of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Europe is less hard-working, less ambitious, more regulated, and more risk-averse than the US. Yet, the average European is also likely to live a healthier, happier, and longer life than the average American.
So why should Europe become more like the US?
The changing face of emerging markets
Many emerging markets are undergoing dynamic economic growth. What are some of the key reasons for their appeal?
BCG sees headwinds for asset management
The latest edition of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Global Asset Management Report provides a stark portrait of today’s asset management industry. Despite a robust 12 percent growth in global assets under management, reaching a formidable 120.000 billion dollars in 2023, the sector faces significant headwinds. Rising costs, eroding revenues, and the fading allure of traditional asset management approaches paint a troubling picture.
How to interpret the performance of a portfolio
As fund managers or financial advisers, evaluating the performance of an investment portfolio and accessing pertinent information are crucial. Professors Georges Hübner (photo) from the University of Liège and Pascal François from the University of Montreal, Canada, address these queries comprehensively in their extensive work, The Complete Guide to Portfolio Performance, spanning over 1,000 pages. This book, endorsed by Nobel laureate William Sharpe, an authority in risk-return analysis, aims to become the definitive text in its field.
Church investors shift more and more towards impact investing
Religious institutions have traditionally had a unique approach to asset management and investment. In recent years, attention to climate change and socially responsible investing has become increasingly important, though widespread professionalisation remains elusive.