In response to emerging tensions in private markets, GP-stake strategies could become a key solution, providing capital, flexibility, and long-term alignment between the investor and the “capitalized” GP.

Societe Generale and Crédit Mutuel Arkéa signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the divestment of Societe Generale Securities Services’ Custody Account-Keeping delegation activity dedicated to the French retail banking segment. This activity covers the management of securities transactions, interest and dividend payments, and the holding of positions in...

As Fineco Asset Management expands its product suite to offer alternative investment funds (AIFs), they required Fund Administration, Depositary and Transfer Agency services for their first Private Equity Fund set up in Ireland, as well as local Transfer Agency services in Italy.

Europe’s urgent push to rearm has shone a light on the continent’s defense companies and their shares.

The geopolitical shift towards the return of force as a structuring element of international relations did not begin with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. However, it finally made it understandable to Europeans, who are painfully emerging from denial.

Europe today stands at a pivotal moment in its post-war history.

Europe’s financial markets remain divided by post-trade fragmentation. At Euroclear, we believe that an optimal market structure should provide seamless connectivity across the member states. It should support rather than stifle local infrastructure while also promoting innovation and supporting financial stability. It is only through openness, fair...

By 2050, 68%* of the global population will reside in urban areas. Cities are set to become pivotal drivers of success—or failure—in key contemporary transitions (environmental, digital, energy and social), as rapid urbanisation, climate change, aging infrastructure and social inequalities converge to strain the systems on which urban life depends.

For the sixth consecutive year, Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) hosted its flagship event, the European Investor Summit, on October 7, 2025, at the Societe Generale Towers in Paris La Défense.

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, client experience is shaped by both routine interactions and significant moments that influence trust, satisfaction, and enduring relationships. At Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS), we view these key moments—such as onboarding, adapting offers and services in response to market shifts, or ensuring compliance...

Traditionally, private market investments were the domain of institutional investors, such as insurance companies and pension funds, due to the complexity and scale of these investments. Additionally, regulatory boundaries prohibited non-institutional investors from directly investing in private market assets, leaving them with the option to invest indirectly...

Democratisation of Private Equity... a wonderful expression that testifies to the broadening of the typology of investors in unlisted assets.

Private markets have been a prime focus of institutional investors for several years. However, there is now a growing desire, particularly within Europe, to widen its access to a broader array of investors.

Life insurance is currently French people’s favourite type of investment, with more than €2,000* billion in savings. This investment vehicle finances the economy to a significant extent by allocating these funds to various assets: shares and bonds of listed and unlisted companies, corporate debt, government bonds.

The world faces a significant infrastructure investment gap. According to the G20’s Global Infrastructure Outlook projection there is a US 15 trillion difference between the current investment trend and the investments needed by 2040. Government funds are increasingly squeezed to pay for things like healthcare and education and can simply not bear the...