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The Pet & Animal Wellbeing Fund of Allianz Global Investors focuses on capturing long-term growth driven by the changing way people relate to animals. Pets are increasingly regarded as full-fledged family members, leading to structurally higher spending on healthcare, nutrition, and specialized services. Historically, these…

Investment platform Altix has taken a further step in its Belgian expansion with the appointment of Charlotte Declercq (31) as Head of Investor Relations & Partnerships. With this move, Declercq also becomes the third partner in the Belgian founding team, alongside Cedric Carbonez and Manfred…

Over the past decade, private markets have undergone a quiet revolution. Once the exclusive territory of large institutional investors committing capital to closed-end funds, the asset class has expanded its reach. The catalyst? A surge of interest in open-ended or “evergreen” structures that promise greater…

Pictet anticipate that returns across major asset classes will converge over the next five years. As a long-term investor, this presents you with an opportunity to reassess and refine your strategic asset allocation. Their experts share detailed forecasts and actionable recommendations. Overview: The Great Convergence…

The world of yesterday, the era of happy globalisation, seems to have come to an end. After the Pax Americana of the 1990s and 2000s, followed by central banks keeping the global economy afloat between 2008 and 2020, we are about to enter a new era. The…

KEY POINTS We believe green bonds present a potentially attractive opportunity for investors to diversify their fixed income exposure while aiming to meet sustainability objectives Greater transparency and credibility are driving demand for the asset class Europe continues to dominate issuance with new investment and…

Trade Republic offers 3.75% gross on cash deposits Today, the Belgian savings market is only about one thing. How to attract savings that will be released on 4 September when the one-year state note expires. Every bank is in full swing with its marketing campaign…

US stocks and gold attract buyers Brussels, 10 June 2024 - Trade Republic, Europe's largest broker and leading savings platform, today publishes its new monthly barometer of the most bought ETFs, stocks and bonds in Belgium in the month of June among its clients. The…

Not yet César Pérez Ruiz, Chief Investment Officer, Pictet Wealth Management. The week in review Data showing the US economy still had some vim, plus improving consumer confidence, pushed the S&P 500 past its January 2022 record, with the index rising 1.2% on the week…