In Luxembourg, wealth starts with an income of at least €365,000
If you want to be considered wealthy in Luxembourg, you’ll need to earn an annual gross income of at least 365,000 euro.
BlackRock brings indexing to private markets with Preqin acquisition
BlackRock’s strategic 3.2 billion dollar acquisition of U.K. data firm Preqin opens the door towards indexing private markets and can be seen as a defensive move against the threat of private equity.
Luxembourg to publish new Eltif registrations every month
Luxembourg’s financial regulator CSSF plans to make public an online register of European long-term investment funds (Eltifs) at the end of this month.
Van Lanschot Kempen eyes bigger market share in Belgium
Amsterdam-based investment firm Van Lanschot Kempen is keen to expand its market share in Belgium.
Sport is the new eye candy for family offices and private equity
Ultra-rich families are increasingly casting their eye on sports as an asset class. According to Goldman Sachs, interest is fuelled by rising valuations and lucrative media contracts.
« Nous sommes de bons intendants »
Avec plus de 70 milliards d’euros sous gestion, AG peut se targuer d’être le plus grand assureur de Belgique. Ce capital est géré par Wim Vermeir, Chief Investment Officer, et son équipe. Nous nous sommes entretenus avec lui au sujet des sources de revenus alternatives pendant la période de taux d’intérêt extrêmement bas, ainsi que de sa passion de longue date pour l’ESG.
Luxembourg’s financial script fuels global indie films
Luxembourg fund vehicles are increasingly being used to finance international independent film production.
Finalisation du rachat de Degroof Petercam, « un projet enthousiasmant »
Indosuez Wealth Management vient de finaliser le rachat de Degroof Petercam. Cette alliance donne naissance à un nouveau leader européen de la gestion de fortune, avec quelque 200 milliards d’euros d’actif clients.
Le rachat de Degroof Petercam renforce la présence de Crédit Agricole, sa société mère, en Belgique et dégage des « synergies importantes avec les différents métiers du Groupe », a déclaré Indosuez Wealth Management mardi soir dans un communiqué de presse.
Defining ‘value for money’ bewilders asset managers
Asset managers are expressing concerns over the European Commission’s lack of a clear definition for «value for money,» arguing its subjective nature complicates the assessment of investment service costs amidst new regulatory pressures.
Degroof Petercam net profit down 26% as taxes, one-off costs bite
Degroof Petercam, Belgium’s largest private bank, on Wednesday reported a double-digit decline in its full year net profit because of one-time costs related to sale of a majority stake to France’s Credit Agricole group and due to higher tax pressure.
Addressing its business performance, the firm said its private banking business improved due to higher interest rates, while its asset management and corporate finance activities faced declines in revenues.