Sébastien Gandon is Banque de Luxembourg Investments’ new Client Portfolio Manager
BLI - Banque de Luxembourg Investments announces the recruitment of Sébastien Gandon as Client Portfolio Manager. As a representative of the fund management teams, he will play a central role in BLI’s development and the support of its distributors.
Morningstar: Robeco versus Veritas in global equities
The investment year 2024 has proven to be a successful one for investors in global equities. The Morningstar Global TME Index closed the year with an impressive gain of 25 percent.
Private equity's resilience during major crises
Private equity's resilience during major crises
Alumia partners with CIFC in alternative credit
Luxembourg-based investment advisory firm Alumia has announced a partnership with CIFC Asset Management, an alternative credit specialist headquartered in Miami.
The hunt for European asset managers has begun
With the acquisition of Axa Investment Managers by the French banking group BNP Paribas, the European asset management sector strengthens its position against “the Americans”. However, more is needed to halt the shift of managed assets from Europe to the United States.
Interest rates fall, but recovery remains elusive in China
China’s 10-year bond yield has recently dropped below 1.6 percent, a consequence of a weakening economy plagued by deflation. For the first time in 14 years, restrictive monetary policy has shifted towards a moderately expansionary stance. The goal: to support the economy and repair reputational damage.
Transfers: Carmignac, Waystone, Baloise, Edmond de Rothschild
This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in and around Luxembourg includes updates from Waystone, Carmignac, Baloise, Edmond de Rothschild, Bfinance, and Euroclear.
Global growth depends strongly on the spending habits of American households
On the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, global growth is more dependent than ever on the spending habits of American households, note Guy Wagner and his team in their latest monthly market report.
Aviva fine marks start of SFDR enforcement era in Europe
As Europe’s watchdogs tighten scrutiny on Article 8 funds, managers must now defend their classifications or risk being challenged across EU markets.
Robeco CEO Van Baardwijk: Private banks seek larger allocations per fund house
Strategic partnerships are not only a trend for pension funds and fiduciary managers, said Robeco CEO Karin van Baardwijk. “Private banks are looking for larger allocations per asset manager. That creates opportunities to get more out of the relationship. However, it also means that there are fewer fund houses on the shelf.”