Dutch pioneer tests Eltif waters as Benelux momentum lags
Luxembourg may be leading the charge in Eltif launches under the revised framework, but elsewhere in the Benelux they are proving a tougher nut to crack.
Loyens & Loeff: New guidance on ‘investor influence’ under AIFMD
New BaFin draft guidelines clarify that investor involvement in asset-level decisions risks disqualifying a fund as an AIF under EU rules—a shift with implications far beyond Germany, writes Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra at Loyens & Loeff.
Janus Henderson: European Securitisation Regulations summary
The European securitisation sector has been recognised as a channel to finance the economy and boost Europe’s competitiveness. Portfolio Managers Ian Bettney and Denis Struc look at navigating the regulatory frameworks around investing in the market.
RBC BlueBay: Little to celebrate on ‘Liberation Day’ for America
April has arrived, but spring is not in the air for Europe.
M&G CEO bets on European inflows to counter UK outflows
Joseph Pinto, chief executive of M&G’s asset management division, has downplayed concerns over recent client outflows, saying the group’s long-term strategy and strong investment performance in continental Europe position it well to return to net growth in 2025.
Pinsent Masons: technology goes forward in both Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Throughout the financial sector, technology is an important topic and leads to major changes in procedures, with financial companies themselves and also with the regulators. The new rules in Luxembourg for prospectuses should make life easier. In the Netherlands, the regulators lay a focus on the Digital Operations Resilience Act which gives an additional layer of supervision.
Eltif market enters new phase as domestic momentum builds
The European Long-Term Investment Fund (Eltif) regime is entering a new phase, driven by a surge in local fund launches and rising domestic demand across Europe.
Chart of the week: stuck in fixed income
“The total value of Dutch securities holdings reached nearly 3,500 billion euros in 2024.” It’s one of those headlines—this one from the Dutch Central Bank (DNB)—that most investors overlook, let alone actually read. But behind that enormous figure lies a world that once again shows how deeply entrenched the traditional investment industry remains in an outdated mantra.
The CM-AM Convictions Fund Range: 5 Key Takeaways Driving Long-Term Value Creation
In the equity markets, which continue to experience evolving monetary policies, geopolitical uncertainties, and shifting economic dynamics, investors are increasingly interested in long-term strategies that create value
Quintet extends profit streak, to announce new Chair soon
Quintet reports higher profits, but income falls and growth remains unclear. Efficiency gains drive results as key questions go unanswered.