Unprecedented and highly volatile global conditions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic are driving high-net-worth individuals to reassess the concept of secure investment value and how best to safeguard their families and their wealth against future shocks.

As Head of Lyxor ETF for Germany and Austria, Heike's particular focus will be on overseeing the smooth completion of the merger between Lyxor and ComStage ETF ranges, resulting in one of Europe's most comprehensive and liquid offerings with more than 250 ETFs, including a unique range of ETFs offering exposure to a large pool of German securities.

Scope's outlook on European banks continues to be biased to the downside in view of the magnitude of the Covid-19 crisis. The key question is whether banks have de-risked enough to withstand the current cycle.

DBRS Ratings GmbH (DBRS Morningstar) confirmed the Republic of France's Long-Term Foreign and Local Currency – Issuer Ratings at AAA and changed the trend to Negative from Stable. At the same time, DBRS Morningstar confirmed the Republic of France's Short-Term Foreign and Local Currency – Issuer Ratings at R-1 (high) and maintained the trend at Stable.

Economic uncertainty and declining financial markets are expected to impact a range of Dutch insurance products, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.