Nieuws voor vakspecialisten in finance

Minister Wouter Koolmees, moderniseer die pensioenen nou eens!

Bron: Quote 03-04-2019

Overheid en sociale partners slagen er maar niet in de pensioenen te moderniseren. Aanpassingen die nu al nodig zijn, worden nog verder vooruitgeschoven. Volgens ZZP-expert Pierre Spaninks gaat dat ten koste van jongeren en van iedereen die niet alleen maar in loondienst werkt.

Beyond PSD2 compliance, seize the opportunities arising from PSD2

Rapport van EY 18-04-2018

PSD2 is not just another piece of legislation institutions need to comply with. Instead, PSD2 is the first major step towards an open banking ecosystem and banks could see PSD2 as a real opportunity for growth. Due to the complexity of the legislation and the broad range of impacted areas, banks struggle to see this opportunity and therefore mainly focus on becoming compliant.

Global M&A themes 2018

Rapport van EY 18-04-2018

Global banking sector M&A volumes and values fell by 16% and 34% respectively in 2017, reflecting a continued move away from megadeals. However, signs of strength were evident in mid-market M&A, as well as the payments and FinTech segments. Globally, the banking sector appears to have regained its confidence and, with improving macroeconomic indicators, is now pivoting back to a growth agenda, which will drive M&A activity.

2018 Terrorism Risk Insurance Report

Rapport van Marsh 18-04-2018

Although the number of incidents and casualties declined in 2017, terrorism remains a persistent and significant threat to businesses, governments, and individuals. And the nature of that threat is changing: Attacks by “lone wolves” and small groups against soft targets are becoming more common, vehicles are increasingly being used by attackers, and the threat of cyber-attacks continues to grow.

What traits will define the successful CFOs of tomorrow?

Rapport van Michael Page 18-04-2018

The battle for talent in the finance sector has never been fiercer. To find and train the best talent in market, CFOs need to get actively involved in talent management. To do so effectively, CFOs should to take on a different role.

Global Risks Report 2018

Video van World Economic Forum 18-04-2018

The world faced increasing exposure to risk in 2017, with structural weaknesses in the geopolitical, environmental, societal and economic systems all showing signs of strain, despite an improved economic backdrop. The Global Risks Report 2018 provides an opportunity to place the global risk landscape into context at the beginning of the new year and identify priority areas for action in 2018.

UBO-begrip eindelijk verduidelijkt

Bron: PwC 17-04-2018

Op 6 april jl. is het ontwerp van het Uitvoeringsbesluit Wwft 2018 (het ontwerpbesluit) door de Minister van Financiën aangeboden aan de Tweede Kamer. Dit besluit brengt eindelijk meer duidelijkheid over wie in Nederland kwalificeert als UBO en welke entiteiten er onder de registratieverplichting vallen.

Illiquide beleggingen in opmars

Bron: Artikel Joost Mioch, Director BlackRock in PBM 17-04-2018

Pensioenfondsen hebben toenemende interesse voor illiquide beleggingen zoals private credit, private equity en infrastructuur. De voornaamste reden dat er meer gekeken wordt naar illiquide beleggingen is het feit dat de rente sterk gedaald is.

ESG-implementatie in praktijk

Bron: Alpha Research 17-04-2018

Voor professionele beleggers is het bereiken en behouden van een ESG-balans in de portefeuille een lastige uitdaging. In dit kader gaat Alpha Research in samenwerking met 3 asset managers en een pensioenbeheerder de praktijk van verantwoord en duurzaam beleggen nader belichten.

The Next Generation of Trust

Rapport van CFA Institute - 17-04-2018

Why Trust Matters - Trust is the bedrock that supports our financial markets and underpins the investment management industry. Our third investor trust survey examines changing investor expectations and how a new generation of investors and new investment tools are affecting the nature of trust. Investors have a strong level of trust in the financial system overall, and trust in the industry has increased slightly. Nonetheless, challenges remain. Investor expectations are high and there are gaps between what investors want and what the industry delivers.