Looking back on 2022
2022 has been unprecedented in multiple ways, largely due to the fact that much of the world began a process of normalization after two years of pandemic measures. This transition [...]
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In case you missed it: 'Pricing Currency Risk'
The currency market features a relatively small cross-section and conditional expected returns can be characterized by only a few signals – interest differentials, trend, and mean-reversion. For those who missed [...]
In case you missed it: Green Sentiment, Stock Returns and Corporate Behavior
Environmental concerns play and increasing role in financial markets, which has led to a surge in sustainable investing. What is the impact of this growing appetite for sustainable investing on [...]
Marie Briere Prize Winner Joint Autumn Seminar 2022
The prize committees of Inquire Europe decided to award the prize for the Joint Autumn Seminar 2022 seminar to Marie Briere (Amundi and Université Libre de Bruxelles), for here presentation entitled “Green Sentiment, Stock Returns [...]
Call for research proposals Spring 2023
We are looking for proposals that are early stage, covering European issues, using data derived in Europe, conducted by researchers affiliated with European universities. Inquire Europe provides financial support for academic research [...]
In case you missed it: 'Value versus Glamour Stocks: The Return of Irrational Exuberance?'
The value vs growth debate turned a new corner in 2021 when value started outperforming after a dismal period. What has exactly been impacting the factor in the past three [...]
Marie Brière appointed new Chair of Inquire Europe
The Institute for Quantitative Research in Europe (Inquire Europe) has appointed Marie Brière as their new Chair. She replaces Hans Fahlin, who has been acting as Chair since 2005. Ms. Brière [...]
Q&A Hans Fahlin
We asked Chairman of the Board of Inquire Europe Hans Fahlin to provide insight into some of the most pressing themes within quant investing today.
Guest Invitations Autumn Seminar
We are excited to announce that the programme for our fall seminar – set to take place 2-4 October in Marseille, France has been finalized. Attendees will have access [...]
In case you missed it: Ralph Koijen, University of Chicago, Booth School of Business
For those who were unable to attend, we compiled the key takeaways of the webinar featuring professor Ralph Koijen, AQR Capital Management Distinguished Service Professor of Finance and Fama Faculty [...]
Call for research proposals Autumn 2022
We are looking for proposals that are early stage, covering European issues, using data derived in Europe, conducted by researchers affiliated with European universities. Inquire Europe provides financial support for academic research [...]
Augmenting Investment Decisions with Robo Advice
Individuals are becoming increasingly responsible for their (pension) savings decisions. Unfortunately, many are not equipped to take complex financial decisions because they are subject to numerous biases. Simply put, they [...]