Next euro crisis is looming
After Russia, the eurozone is probably the big loser in the Ukrainian war. Not so much politically or strategically, but economically. The eurozone economy was already ailing before the Russian invasion. That is why the buffers are not big.
Investors have lost their way, Barron's poll shows
The extent of investor confusion about the outlook for financial markets is clear from the latest Big Money poll by US investment platform Barron’s: a quarter of participants are bullish, a quarter are bearish and half do not know.
Family values remain relevant as Anthos transforms
As of this week asset owners can turn to Anthos Fund & Asset Management. The asset manager places high demands on the intrinsic motivation of prospective clients, bearing in mind the original values of its owners, the Brenninkmeijer family, one of the richest in the Netherlands and well known for its C&A retail fashion chain.
Capital Group | When volatility is rising, boring is beautiful
This is one of the most complex environments for investing we have seen in years. Hence, looking to invest in an ‘all weather portfolio’ with the potential to withstand a variety of potential risks sounds like reasonable.
Top-5: the largest Article 9 ‘dark green’ impact funds
The introduction of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation should enable investors to better assess investment funds on their sustainability merits. The framework divides the fund landscape into three groups, with so-called Article 9 funds designated as the most sustainable, or dark green funds.
Blackrock’s Burch to replace Dierick at ING Luxembourg
Michael Burch has been appointed as CEO of ING in Luxembourg from 1 July 2022. He will succeed Colette Dierick, who has decided to leave ING after 35 years.
Alain Kinsch appointed as new Chairman of LuxSE
Shareholders of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange on Wednesday appointed Alain Kinch as chairman of is board of directors. Kinsch succeed Frank Wagener, who served as LuxSE’s chair since 2011 and who is retiring.
Kinsch serves on the board of several national and international companies as an independent director and is vice-president of the Luxembourg State Council. He is known for his earlier work at EY, where he was the country managing partner of EY Luxembourg from 2009 to 2020.
HSBC’s Chris Allen named Group CEO at Quintet
Luxembourg-based Quintet Private Bank on Thursday said that it has named Chris Allen as Group CEO. Allen, who spent the past 15 years moving up the ranks at HSBC, brings over three decades of financial services experience to the role and will take up the position on 1 July. His appointment is subject to regulatory approval.
AXA IM: A word with our expert on green bonds
Provided they are carefully selected, green bonds have major advantages for a responsible investor, not only for their positive impact on climate change but also from an investment returns perspective.
Success keeps LuxSE autonomous from big players
A changing of the guard at the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, known as LuxSE, and strong results increases across the board were the theme at Wednesday’s Luxembourg Stock Exchange annual press conference.