Fund Radar: Individuals still prefer to invest in (fossil) energy
Investors continue to have unwavering confidence in oil company Shell, according to recent research by De Nederlandsche Bank. This makes Shell still a cornerstone in many Dutch investment portfolios. However, professional investors view (fossil) energy stocks very differently.
Aegon AM appoints Shawn Johnson as new CEO
Aegon N.V. has named Shawn C.D. Johnson as the new Chief Executive Officer of Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM). Johnson will assume his role on 23 September, succeeding Bas NieuweWeme, who is stepping down to pursue other career opportunities. NieuweWeme will remain with the company as an advisor until 1 December to ensure a smooth transition.
Capital Group | Five views on tumbling markets
With global equity markets selling off sharply in the first few days of August, investor sentiment has quickly shifted from exuberance to apprehension.
Recent tech outages serve as reminders to push operational resilience
The outages and disruptions impacting the financial sector this month serve as stern reminders about vulnerabilities linked to tech reliance. Regulations such as DORA, however, show a certain maturity to pre-empt such problems, experts say.
Transfer Thursday: State Street Corporation, Janus Henderson, CCF, Waystone
This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news includes updates from State Street
Don't invest in banks, except those from Japan
If you want to generate returns through stocks, focus on companies that achieve a higher return on invested capital than it costs to raise that capital. This is the essence of value creation.
Invesco | Paul Jackson's Uncommon Truths
In Uncommon Truths, Invesco experts Paul Jackson and Andras Vig’s provide a regular in-depth look at the big topics impacting markets.
Following the curves: AI trendlines and the case for long-term growth
The evolution of GenAI will bring revolutionary change that will enable innovation, accelerate growth and boost the efficiency of the global economy, according to Jonathan Curtis of the Franklin Equity Group.
Private Equity in an ETF? BlackRock's ambitious push faces skepticism
Private equity, long reserved for the wealthy, could soon be available to everyday investors through ETFs. But experts are raising concerns about whether this innovation is truly viable and beneficial.
Banque Havilland’s demise opens old wounds in Luxembourg
Banque Havilland, once a discreet player in the European private banking sector, is now caught in a severe regulatory storm. This case has also reignited old tensions related to the 2009 sale of Icelandic bank Kaupthing’s Luxembourg unit to the Rowland family, the financiers behind Banque Havilland.