Janus Henderson: Evaluating the impact of European policy shifts on CLOs
As Germany embarks on boosting fiscal spending, Portfolio Managers Denis Struc and Ian Bettney take a deep dive into CLOs, how the asset class is poised to benefit, and why a robust credit approach is essential.
Defense stocks struggle to keep up with the expectations treadmill
The German Bundestag’s decision to boost defense spending through debt issuance triggered a correction in European defense stocks. Investors are taking profits on high valuations as questions arise about whether they are still justifiable.
Supervisory gaps threaten cross-border access to private markets
ESMA has asked the European Commission to clarify Eltif 2.0 implementation rules, as inconsistent supervision across member states risks delaying investor access to semi-liquid private market funds.
Fannie Wurtz (Amundi): ‘Appetite for European stocks has increased significantly’
Fannie Wurtz from Amundi Asset Management, notes that a striking number of Asian investors are channeling their savings into European funds. The French executive is also optimistic about the sector’s long-term prospects. “Several megatrends are driving the European market.”
Schroders Capital : Energy transition infrastructure - Three key areas of opportunity
Schroders Capital : Energy transition infrastructure - Three key areas of opportunity
Analysts surprised by European bank rally
European banks are in solid financial shape, and interest income is exceeding expectations. Still, bank analysts are raising eyebrows at the sector’s sharp rally.
NRF: New circular issued to resolve the VAT saga on directors' fees
Final clarity at last? Luxembourg ends long-running VAT saga on directors’ fees with new guidance and refund framework in Circular 781-2.
Luxembourg raises red flag over EU plan for single supervisor
Luxembourg, which hosts more than a quarter of all assets held in European investment funds, has raised a red flag over fresh European Commission plans to create a single supervisor for financial services.
After ‘years of work,’ Blackrock’s bitcoin-ETP has arrived
Blackrock has been working for “years” on launching a European bitcoin ETP. The asset manager officially introduced it this Tuesday morning on the Dutch, German, and French exchanges.