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[NL] Vorige week waren we aanwezig bij de 25e verjaardagseditie van het BZB-Fedafin Congres. Twee dagen lang hebben we de bank-, verzekerings- en kredietsector verkend.   Een uitstekende gelegenheid om onze klanten te ontmoeten en onze visie op de markt te delen tijdens onze workshop. 👉 Lees meer over onze inzichten in het Momentum van september: https://lnkd.in/e2c6Avmb   We willen iedereen bedanken die heeft bijgedragen aan het succes van dit evenement. We kijken ernaar uit om onze samenwerking voort te zetten. ___ [FR] La semaine dernière, nous étions présents à l'édition du 25ème anniversaire du Congrès BZB-Fedafin. Pendant deux jours, nous avons exploré le secteur bancaire, les assurances et les crédits.   Un excellente occasion de rencontrer nos clients et de partager nos visions sur le marché au cours de notre atelier.   Nous remercions tous ceux qui ont contribué au succès de cet événement. Nous nous réjouissons de poursuivre notre collaboration. Bram Op de Beeck Emmanuel Piechowski Olivia Hariga Eline Depinois Olivier Thiry

Bonds are back in focus as favorable conditions have boosted the prospects for fixed income investments. Inflation is nearing central banks’ targets, and benchmark rates have peaked in many economies. We see potential opportunities in high-income bonds, including European high yield, emerging markets debt, subordinated financial debt, and Nordic high yield. Read our paper for deeper insights. https://lnkd.in/e9uiuc2F Investing involves risks, including the potential loss of capital. These types of investments may not be suitable for all investors.

[FR] Vendredi dernier, nous avons eu le plaisir d'organiser notre Outlook Event au magnifique Château de Terblock. Cet événement a été l'occasion de partager nos perspectives sur les marchés et de présenter les dernières mises à jour de nos fonds.   Nous avons eu l'honneur d'accueillir les CEO de nos bureaux internationaux, ainsi que nos gérants, qui ont présenté leurs produits et partagé leur expertise avec plus de 100 participants dans un cadre unique.   Un grand merci à tous les intervenants et clients qui ont pu se joindre à nous et faire de cet évènement un succès!   ----   [NL] Vorige vrijdag hadden we het genoegen om ons Outlook Event te organiseren in het prachtige Kasteel van Terblock. Dit evenement was een gelegenheid om onze visie op de markten te delen en de laatste updates over onze fondsen te presenteren.   We hadden de eer om de CEO's van onze internationale kantoren en onze fondsbeheerders te verwelkomen, die hun producten hebben voorgesteld en hun expertise hebben gedeeld met meer dan 100 deelnemers in een unieke omgeving.   Hartelijk dank aan alle sprekers en klanten die dit evenement tot een succes hebben gemaakt!

A productive day in Paris with our partner NN!   Last week, we invited some clients to Paris for a unique experience with NN, in collaboration with DNCA Finance. We started the day with a presentation on multi-assets funds by Julien-Pierre Nouen, CFA and Thomas Page-Lecuyer, followed by a networking lunch at the Ritz Paris. We then explored some of Paris's landmarks and visited the @Bibliothèque Nationale de France Richelieu.   A great opportunity to connect with our clients and share updates on our solutions. Thank you to everyone who could join us! Bram Op de Beeck Emmanuel Piechowski Olivia Hariga Eline Depinois

This last sunday, our Lazard team participated in the Run to Kick race organized by the KickCancer association in the beautiful Bois de la Cambre in Brussels. Together, we ran 10km to support the fight against children's cancer.   We are thrilled to share that our collective efforts raised a total of €3,245 for this important cause. It was an incredible experience to come together as a team, contributing to a mission that truly matters 🩷   Thank you to everyone who supported us and to the Kick Cancer association for organizing such a meaningful event!

We recently hosted a Cocktail Dinner Event in partnership with abrdn and Capital Group. During the evening, we presented three funds, including our Lazard Nordic High Yield fund, introduced by Daniel Herdt, CFA, known for its attractive risk premiums compared to other fixed income markets. The event was a great success, providing an excellent networking opportunity with our valued clients. Thank you to all the clients who joined this successful event! Bram Op de Beeck Emmanuel Piechowski Olivia Hariga Eline Depinois

Thank you for joining us in such a special event in the European Diversity Month 2024, hosted by Laura Nateri & TORRES DOMINGO. It was a real pleasure to have with us Andrea Carreras-Candi Casabó, Odile Robotti, Jeremy Carrick, Nicholas Bratt, Miguel Sánchez Esteban, CAF In our II Edition Diversity by Lazard, we touched such hot topics as ageing and education.   We are looking forward to celebrating the III Edition, in a new chapter to a more inclusive and diverse world, thank you all for being part of this emotional journey.   Several surprises to come... stay tuned! See you next year! Thank you to our partners: Women7, EFPA Europe │ European Financial Planning Association, REDI.LGBTI

📈 #ChartOfTheWeek: Freight: an inflationary risk is reappearing Despite this week's declining U.S. inflation figures, some signs still call for caution. For example, freight costs (container shipping) have risen again in recent months, suggesting that inflation may still be difficult to curb. Discover our analysis: https://lnkd.in/eqGmkSh7 #Inflation

[#Belgium] Last Friday, our Belgian team and the Climate Action portfolio team members participated in a unique team-building activity with Forest Fwd. We explored a field of trees that Lazard planted last year to support reforestation in Belgium. It was a perfect day to reconnect with nature, learn more about local flora and fauna, and strengthen our bonds as colleagues🌳 Bram Op de Beeck Emmanuel Piechowski Olivia Hariga Eline Depinois

📈 #ChartOfTheWeek: Which factors have boosted European banking profits? In Q1 2024, net interest income, directly linked to interest rates, had a positive contribution to the ROE of European banks compared to Q1 2023. However, the main contribution to the growth in results is related to the reduced contributions of banks to the Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS) and the Single Resolution Fund (SRF), following several years of efforts to build these prudential funds. Discover our analysis: https://lnkd.in/eNMagyG9  #EuropeanEconomy #BankingResults