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Monthly Market News

06/02/2019
Johan Gallopyn
Investment Desk Analyst
After December 2018, the weakest month for equity markets in almost a decade, January closed off as one of the better months in recent years. Our expert, Johan Gallopyn, looks at the driving forces behind the equity, bond, currency and commodity markets in the first month of the year.
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22/02/2018
Thomas Samuel, Founder & CEO Sunna Design
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Management

Listed real estate: what can we expect for 2018?

09/02/2018
Herman Van der Loos
Senior Equity Analyst
Despite volatile interest rates, 2017 was a good year for Eurozone listed property with the EPRA Eurozone posting a total return of +16.5% whereas shares only show a return of +9.2%. After years of good performance and long-term rates remaining volatile, what can we expect for 2018 ?
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Economy

Monthly Market News

07/02/2018
Johan Gallopyn
Investment Desk Analyst
In January, interest rates and the dollar were the key players on financial markets, with equity markets closely monitoring the movements of both. Our expert, Johan Gallopyn, outlines the main trends on the equity, bond and currency markets over the past month.
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The remarkable upswing of Central and Eastern Europe

07/02/2018
Michiel Verstrepen
Economist
The growth acceleration of the European economy has been the surprise of 2017. The recovery has closed the output gap for most countries of the region. Apart from the risk of overheating, there are other reasons to be concerned about the regional prospects.
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Sustainability

Outlook 2018: Tax evasion (IV)

01/02/2018
Ophélie Mortier
Responsible Investment Strategist
Business ethics has been a topic of many debates and controversies in the past two years. The regulatory developments on the European and global level, such as the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD) and the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Action Plan (BEPS) continue to feed the debate on responsible taxes.
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Sustainability

Outlook 2018: The eldorado of green bonds (III)

25/01/2018
Ophélie Mortier
Responsible Investment Strategist
Climate change has undeniably influenced ESG themes in the last few years. This trend will continue in the future. Green issues are inextricably linked to this topic, and remain very popular.
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Sustainability

Outlook 2018: ESG regulation (II)

19/01/2018
Ophélie Mortier
Responsible Investment Strategist
“Comply or explain”: this is the principle which increasingly defines the regulatory framework, particularly in Europe. Regulation is increasingly pushing companies and investors to assume their responsibility towards society and the various stakeholders.
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Sustainability

Outlook 2018: 17 Sustainable Development Goals (I)

12/01/2018
Ophélie Mortier
Responsible Investment Strategist
As tradition has it, let’s look ahead to the new year. 2017 was again dominated by climate change, which will remain a major topic for responsible and sustainable investments throughout 2018. More generally, the Sustainable Development Goals are becoming increasingly important in corporate communication and strategies.
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Economy

Monthly Market News

05/01/2018
Johan Gallopyn
Investment Desk Analyst
European share prices trailed those of other regions in December due to a once-again stronger euro, but 2017 will go down in history as an excellent year for the stock market nonetheless. Our expert, Johan Gallopyn, outlines the main trends on the equity, bond and currency markets of the past month.
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