ANA or active non-alignment
Some countries are adopting a position of active non-alignment (ANA). What exactly does this mean, what are the economic consequences, and how are some ASEAN and BRICS countries putting it into practice?
Luxembourg watchdog questions credibility of early CSRD reporting
Luxembourg’s financial regulator has warned that companies’ first attempts at sustainability reporting under EU rules risk overstating green progress, citing inconsistent practices and weak transparency.
Confessions of a former chief economist
Recently, Donald Trump urged Goldman Sachs to fire its chief economist. According to the president, he was completely off with his unwelcome forecasts about the effects of the trade war on US inflation. This raises the question of how independent economists at commercial financial institutions really are.
Morningstar: Montanaro versus Van Lanschot Kempen in European smallcap equities
In recent years, global equity markets have been driven by the performance of largecaps, particularly in the technology sector, leaving smallcaps behind. That was the case in 2024, for example, when the Morningstar Global TME Index gained 25 percent while the Morningstar Global Small TME Index managed only a 16 percent increase.
Dirk Coveliers: New rules for the Belgian securities account tax take effect
The Belgian Program Act of July 18, 2025 introduces several changes to the annual tax on securities accounts (JTER), also known as the securities tax. The law now provides for new anti-abuse rules and a reporting obligation for certain transactions.
Critics fear ‘disruption’ from private equity in 401(k)s
The US wants to open retirement savings plans to private equity, unlocking a new multi-trillion-dollar market for the sector. The White House calls it much-needed “democratization”; critics say it is a political favor that will leave savers worse off.
The finfluencer revolution is unstoppable
In the world of investment advice, a new player has emerged that leaves traditional analysts behind: the finfluencer. A recent study by Vaibhav Lalwani on financial YouTubers in India reveals fascinating insights into how these unregulated advisers influence markets. Insights that institutional investors cannot afford to ignore.
Mapping the Evolution: Hedge Funds in A New Market Regime
A conducive environment for alpha generation has made hedge fund returns more valuable and possible today. As the industry evolves, there has been a resurgence in demand for hedge funds via increased access points and methods of portfolio implementation.
Perspectives 2/2025
Twice a year, our fund managers analyse trends in the global economy and financial markets. Read the Perspectives issue for the second half of 2025.
Greetings from London: navigating two markets as a European investor
At 33, Heng Schiltges has found his balance between two worlds: the stability of the Grand Duchy and the dynamism of the City. “Luxembourg is an excellent starting point, but I wanted to work on deals with a more international dimension,” he says. Based in London for over six years, he is now an investor at Inflexion, a UK private equity firm active across Europe.