Market Update 31 March 2026, with columns by Harry Geels, Han Dieperink and Evan Clark
Market Update 31 March 2026

Lunch Webinar Discussion 'Emerging Market Equities'

On Wednesday 8 April, from 12:00 to 13:00, Weichen Ding, Chris Tennant and Mike Tian, led by René van der Zeeuw, will discuss developments in emerging market equities.

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Han Dieperink (credits Cor Salverius Fotografie)

Han Dieperink: Safe havens

When markets become turbulent, investors seek refuge in ‘safe havens’. But how safe are they really? In a changing market, traditional safe havens are proving surprisingly vulnerable.

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EDHEC: Do private equities track public markets (and when)?

Higher-frequency data reveals shifting private equity correlations, helping investors balance short-term pricing signals with long-term allocation insights.

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These are the most interesting developments from last week

Among others, Marieke Knoef, Twan van Erp, Michiel Krauss and Lars Kalbreier have taken up new roles or changed employers.

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Harry Geels (credits Cor Salverius Fotografie)

Harry Geels: Five misconceptions in favour of high inheritance tax

Discussions about inheritance tax are back in the spotlight. But behind the moral debate about ‘fairness’ lie persistent misconceptions that cloud the conversation.

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