Transfer Thursday: Gen II, Nuveen, PWC, ARK Invest
This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from Gen II Fund Services, Nuveen, PWC Luxembourg, Robeco, Candriam and Ark Invest.
Gül Poslu
Gül Poslu (photo) has been named head of Benelux at Nuveen, a global asset manager with over some 1.200 billion in assets under management.
Schroders : Energy security and the implications for the energy sector
Schroders : Energy security and the implications for the energy sector
Lukewarm reactions to EU’s withholding tax overhaul plan
A plan that could provide cross-border investors in the European Union with annual gains worth more than eight billion euro has moved a step closer to becoming reality in 2030.
Europeans don’t need or want to work like Americans
According to Nicolai Tangen, head of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Europe is less hard-working, less ambitious, more regulated, and more risk-averse than the US. Yet, the average European is also likely to live a healthier, happier, and longer life than the average American.
So why should Europe become more like the US?
The changing face of emerging markets
Many emerging markets are undergoing dynamic economic growth. What are some of the key reasons for their appeal?
BCG sees headwinds for asset management
The latest edition of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Global Asset Management Report provides a stark portrait of today’s asset management industry. Despite a robust 12 percent growth in global assets under management, reaching a formidable 120.000 billion dollars in 2023, the sector faces significant headwinds. Rising costs, eroding revenues, and the fading allure of traditional asset management approaches paint a troubling picture.
How to interpret the performance of a portfolio
As fund managers or financial advisers, evaluating the performance of an investment portfolio and accessing pertinent information are crucial. Professors Georges Hübner (photo) from the University of Liège and Pascal François from the University of Montreal, Canada, address these queries comprehensively in their extensive work, The Complete Guide to Portfolio Performance, spanning over 1,000 pages. This book, endorsed by Nobel laureate William Sharpe, an authority in risk-return analysis, aims to become the definitive text in its field.
Church investors shift more and more towards impact investing
Religious institutions have traditionally had a unique approach to asset management and investment. In recent years, attention to climate change and socially responsible investing has become increasingly important, though widespread professionalisation remains elusive.
Inflation and the power of information
Inflation is rearing its head again, and many fear a rerun of the 1970s scenario. But here’s the catch: the world today is vastly different from back then, mainly because of our access to information. It’s a game-changer. Think about it: a smartphone user today holds more data in the palm of their hand than the US President had in the early 1980s. Knowledge about inflation isn’t just abundant—it’s at our fingertips, dramatically altering how we deal with economic crises.
Supremacy of the Magnificent Seven is being challenged
Increased concentration in equity markets has emerged as a significant concern for investors. The rising dominance of US companies globally, notably the pronounced influence of the technology sector in major stock indices, is typified by the hegemony of a small cadre of prominent stocks, colloquially known as the “Magnificent Seven.” This phenomenon continues to captivate market participants, though signs of vulnerability in the supremacy of these seven market stalwarts are beginning to surface.