Investing

The private debt discussion at this week's ALFI conference in Luxembourg.
Asset Allocation
October 2, 2025

Private debt momentum keeps up, but challenges lurk

Luxembourg’s private debt market has been flourishing. But products that can pose systemic risks…
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State Street’s Ann Prendergast with Erik van Houwelingen, board member Van Lanschot Kempen. Photo: VLK.
Asset Managers
October 1, 2025

Van Lanschot Kempen partners with State Street for active ETFs

Van Lanschot Kempen is preparing to enter the active ETF market through a new partnership with State…
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Panel debate at ALFI's private markets conference on Tuesday. Photo: ALFI.
Asset Allocation
October 1, 2025

ALFI’s pep rally shows private markets’ promise, and their limits

At ALFI’s private assets conference in Kirchberg, policymakers and asset managers championed private…
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Fed governor Stephen Miran. Foto: Linkedin.
Asset Allocation
September 30, 2025

Trump’s new Fed governor openly defies Fed consensus

Open defiance from Stephen Miran underscores political tensions at the Fed, though markets still…
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Asset Allocation
September 29, 2025

ESG is losing its shine but gaining weight

Once seen as compliance or ideology, ESG is becoming part of ordinary risk management. Interviews…
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Asset Allocation
September 24, 2025

Weak dollar brings classic FX hedging back into play

With the euro expected to strengthen further, portfolio strategies are increasingly being shaped by…
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September 22, 2025

Nuclear revival in Europe mainly benefits the US

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a multibillion-dollar deal last week with the US for…
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September 18, 2025

Global gold ETF holdings surge, doubling in two years

Assets in gold ETFs and ETCs have more than doubled worldwide in just two years, rising from nearly…
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As Americans struggle with rising living costs, German supermarket chain Aldi is trying to gain a foothold in the US with its low-priced private labels.
Investing
September 17, 2025

Fed poised to cut rates as investors warn of stagflation-lite scenario

With inflation still running close to 3 percent, investors warn the Federal Reserve may be cutting…
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Investing
September 17, 2025

Pensions: the missing link in European venture capital

Pension funds represent a strategic reservoir to finance innovation and the climate transition in…
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