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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.

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...

The rise of semi-liquid funds and liquidity mechanisms, with the introduction of ELTIF 2.0, is transforming access to private markets. Pierre Monteillard, Co-Founder of Frame, and Armand Affortit, Senior Manager at Frame, delve into the liquidity challenge in private markets. They emphasise the importance for retail investors to fully understand the potential...