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Back to homepageLa Trobe Financial: On Top Down Under
Australia’s leading credit asset manager is committed to retaining and honouring the trust it has won from investors. With over $15bn in AUM, La Trobe Financial is one of Australia’s foremost credit asset managers, specialising in credit investment solutions and
Read MoreNorvestor: A Sustainable Long-Term Value Proposition in Private Equity
The disclosure of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices by private equity funds has been associated with a 4.9 percent increase in the net IRR (internal rate of return). That is the conclusion of a London Business School research paper.
Read MoreA CEO Who Worked His Way Through the Ranks of a Family Firm to Lead From the Front
Thai Life Insurance Chief Executive Officer Chai Chaiyawan started his career in 1982 in the most basic way: learning the ropes. He began by overseeing human resources, accounting, administration, branch management, and supervision of sales agents. He was later made
Read MoreKathrein Privatbank: It’s Been a Tough Year All Round, But There Are Strategies to Cope
Austria’s Kathrein Privatbank has managed to deliver for its clients through active portfolio management — and an emphasis on sustainability. Wilhelm Celeda, CEO of Austria’s Kathrein Privatbank, agrees with the international assessment: 2022 was a particularly challenging year for investors.
Read MoreCEO Thierno Ibrahima Diallo of Société Générale Guinée Shares the Secrets of his Career
CFI.co in conversation with Thierno Ibrahima Diallo, chief executive of Société Générale Guinée. Société Générale Guinée, a subsidiary of the Société Generale Group, is the oldest fully private financial institution in Guinea. It was established in 1985, and remains one
Read MoreGood News Roundup of 2022: Spotlight on Renewables
After a year marked with continued pandemic challenges, international conflicts and catastrophic climate events, the world is overdue for some feel-good news. It turns out that there was plenty to celebrate last year, more than could fit in one editorial.
Read MoreThe Fine Art of Listening Has Not Been Forgotten at Byblos Bank Europe
Byblos Bank Europe keeps ears, eyes, and options open to focus on the opportunity that lies in challenge. Digital advances have made global networking a reality, and Byblos Bank Europe (BBE) has embraced the advantages and possibilities of that —
Read MoreBBE Chief Victor van der Kwast Uses Life Experience to Guide His Hand in Finance
Victor van der Kwast’s long career could be seen as leading to this place, this time, and this role: chief executive Byblos Bank Europe. It’s his most recent contributions to the banking industry; he was appointed to the role in
Read MoreSpecialist Multi-Manager Architas: Responsible Investing Comes First
Architas was launched in the UK in 2008 — and now operates in 13 countries across Europe and Asia, with €28.6bn in AUM. Architas is a long-term, global multi-manager providing investment and advisory services across risk profiles. Its aim is
Read MoreSpotlight on Architas CEO Matthieu André
Blending a finance-focused career into general management perfectly prepared Matthieu André to take over as CEO of multi-manager investment firm Architas in March 2020. André’s career path has seen him work in eight entities and five countries over his 27-year
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