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Portfolio diversification as a way of combating concentration risk

Longer high rates have always been a drag on economies, but the risk to the market lies in the dominance of a few companies that continue to capitalize on all the gains. That is why diversified portfolios are key.

How does the rate cut affect my investments?

The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, from 4.5% to 4.25%, in line with what it had stated at previous meetings and also with market expectations.

MAPFRE brings together Brazil's largest investors in Madrid

Rising inflation since the pandemic and the subsequent rise in interest rates, the slowdown in some economies, and longer-term trends such as increasing life expectancy have complicated the outlook for pension plan managers.

IPE Real Assets rewards MAPFRE at its annual event

The specialized publication in real assets and infrastructure investment IPE Real Assets has given MAPFRE its award for “Real Assets & Infrastructure Investor of the Year” in the “Rising Star” category.

“Government over-indebtedness is a very real risk to the economy”

In MAPFRE AM’s last Interview of the month, we talk to Julian González, fixed-income manager, who warns of the risk that government over-indebtedness poses to the economy.

The connection between MAPFRE, baron Haussmann and Swiss Life

Baron Haussmann is considered one of the major influences on Parisian architecture and urban planning. For this reason, one of the city's most famous boulevards is named after him, and the same street is home to one of the jewels in the crown of MAPFRE's real estate portfolio.

“The macro situation in Europe doesn’t justify a drop in rates”

Investors are paying keen attention to the June meeting of the European Central Bank (ECB) to be held next week, and at which a 25-basis point drop in interest rates is expected to be announced. The question is whether this cut is justified from a macroeconomic point of view…

La Financière Responsable appoints new chairman

French boutique asset manager La Financière Responsable (LFR), in which MAPFRE is the majority shareholder, has appointed Thierry Chesneau as executive chairman. Chesneau brings 25 years of management experience in the finance sector to LFR, mainly in running sales and business development functions.

Nvidia beats all expectations again

Techn giant Nvidia once again played a leading role this week in the markets, presenting Q1 results that topped all expectations and influenced overall market sentiment.