Olivier Decarre

Capital gains: watch out for nasty surprises in the event of a split ownership arrangement!

When you initially received only the bare ownership of securities, the way your capital gain is calculated on resale can be handled in different ways... and not always to your advantage.

August 27, 2026 at 05:02 pm IST

IPO records: what numbers are we really talking about?

From SpaceX to Anthropic, the amounts tied to recent or upcoming stock market debuts are dizzying. The catch is knowing which metrics the headline figures actually refer to...

August 24, 2026 at 02:51 pm IST

ETFs and the PEA : something new coming after the summer break?

Bercy would like to revisit the PEA eligibility of certain ETFs with exposure outside Europe. Industry professionals say it would be appropriate for savers to benefit from a transitional measure

August 20, 2026 at 07:01 pm IST

When tax rumors risk prompting bad decisions

British insurers are worried about how savers might react to rumors of reforms. It is a good reminder that it is never wise to act in haste.

August 18, 2026 at 07:16 pm IST

Asset management and AI: governance becomes a major issue

A study points to the lack of a formal framework at a large share of U.S. asset managers using AI and argues that oversight of these tools is the sector's next challenge.

August 14, 2026 at 03:08 pm IST

Dividend: why guaranteeing a shareholder yield is an absurdity

A CEO who commits to a yield relative to the stock price would be basing that promise on a variable he cannot control.

July 30, 2026 at 02:35 pm IST

Will active ETFs topple traditional ETFs?

This particular category of index funds now accounts for nearly 40% of inflows.

July 27, 2026 at 08:37 pm IST

Retirement planning: have you thought about inflation?

Aiming for a lump sum or a future annuity based on the purchasing power they represent today is a mistake many people make. Here is why...

July 24, 2026 at 01:02 pm IST

Smaller providers gain a bit of ground in Europe

In the first half, the combined market share of the sector's heavyweights slipped. Even so, the leading ETF sponsors continue to dominate the conversation.

July 13, 2026 at 10:12 pm IST

Open a PEA, Even if You Do Not Buy Any Stocks

Establishing a start date now will ensure you secure the best possible tax conditions by the time you are ready to invest.

June 17, 2026 at 01:36 pm IST

Do Not Confuse Yield and Return

Often used interchangeably, these two concepts actually represent distinct performance indicators.

May 20, 2026 at 12:03 pm IST

Dividends: Debunking the myths! (2/3)

With every announcement, dividends spark controversy. Yet, they are far from the "gift to shareholders" that many perceive them to be. Here, in our three-part series, we explain why, in this second installment: a dividend has never made a shareholder wealthier.

April 13, 2026 at 05:47 pm IST

Dividends: Debunking the myths! (3/3)

With every announcement, dividends spark controversy. Yet, they are far from the "gift to the shareholder" that many believe them to be. We explain why in our three-part series. Today, the third installment: when high dividends penalize the shareholder.

April 13, 2026 at 03:47 pm IST

Explainer - Dividends: Let's make things clearer (1/3)

With every announcement, dividends spark controversy. Yet, they are far from the "gift to the shareholder" that many perceive them to be. Explanations in our three-part series. Today, the first episode: what determines the value of a share?

April 08, 2026 at 02:17 pm IST

Equities: Is switching to registered form in your best interest?

Many listed groups offer "carrots" to shareholders opting for pure registered form. However, this solution is not without its drawbacks.

March 31, 2026 at 03:27 pm IST

Stock Market: Foreign Providers Gain Ground Amongst Retail Investors

In 2025, over a quarter of French retail investors who bought or sold shares used an intermediary from another European country. Three years earlier, this rate barely exceeded 10%.

March 26, 2026 at 08:49 pm IST

Employee Savings: Lifecycle Management Gains Traction Among Younger Generations

As a result of this shift and a reduced aversion to risk, equity-invested funds are gaining ground at the expense of money market funds.

March 26, 2026 at 12:21 am IST

Men and women still take markedly different approaches to investing

The barometer published by the AMF for International Women's Day, for instance, highlights sharp divergences when it comes to cryptoassets.

March 06, 2026 at 06:56 pm IST

New models, new channels: how ETFs will benefit from the digital revolution

One-third of industry professionals believe that technological changes could drive assets under management up by 80% by 2030.

March 04, 2026 at 07:43 pm IST