Market Update 18 August 2026, with columns by Harry Geels, Han Dieperink and Felix Zwart
Market Update 18 August 2026

Felix Zwart: Investing without control over the destination

Private equity requires patience, but social norms are changing rapidly. How do you maintain control over PE funds that were set up in a world that no longer exists?

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Harry Geels: Conventional wisdoms about housing are outdated

Many conventional wisdoms about housing do not always hold true. It’s time to debunk a few popular myths.

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Han Dieperink: Emerging markets call for selectivity

Emerging markets are back in the spotlight. But behind the strong returns lie significant differences between countries, sectors and asset classes.

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These are the most notable moves of the past few weeks

Dennis van der Putten, Anne Kock-de Kreuk, Steven Maijoor and Jorik van den Bos, amongst others, are taking on new roles or changing employers.

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