Rankia Funds Experience Francophone 2025: a memorable first edition in Luxembourg

Last week, on November 19–20, we had the pleasure of hosting the first edition of Rankia Funds Experience Francophone at the Château d’Urspelt, a fairytale castle nestled in the green hills of northern Luxembourg.

This exclusive event gathered over 60 participants and 8 asset management companies from across the financial sector — all coming together to share insights, explore trends, and strengthen relationships within the investment community.

The event began on Wednesday evening with a welcome cocktail at the Château d’Urspelt. The elegant setting provided the perfect atmosphere for participants to network and set the tone for the days ahead, combining professional discussions with genuine connections.

We were honored to open our Funds Experience with an exceptional panel discussion moderated by Laurent Chevallier, CFA, MBA, Senior Investment Manager at Edmond de Rothschild in Geneva.

Panelists Chloé Fassy de Calatchi (ABN AMRO Bank N.V.), Guy Janssens (BNP Paribas Fortis), and Jean-Baptiste Fargeau (Banque de Luxembourg Investments) shared their perspectives on key trends and challenges fund selectors will face in 2026, offering valuable insights into the future of fund selection and portfolio strategy.

The afternoon continued with our one-to-few sessions, creating a space for intimate, enriching exchanges between fund managers and investors. These conversations fostered the deep connections and mutual understanding that are the hallmark of Rankia’s Funds Experience events.

Presentations included:

• Nicolas Walewski, Managing Director at Alken Asset Management – Alken European Opportunities Fund
  
• Alexander Roll, ETF Investment Strategist at Global X ETFs – How Can Covered Call ETFs Generate Alternative Income for Investors?
  
• Liam Moore, Senior Portfolio Specialist at Impax Asset Management, presented the Impax Global High Yield fund.
  
• Thomas Peyre, Portfolio Manager - Emerging Markets at IVO Capital Partners – IVO Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund
  
• Vincent Valles, Head of Wholesale, and Charles-Henri Charrier, Senior Product Specialist at Muzinich & Co – Corporate Credit in 2026: Opportunities in Public and Private Markets
  
• Marie-Caroline Benoiston, Senior Portfolio Manager at NS Partners – DGC - Swiss Excellence Fund
  
• Kamal Chancari, Senior Portfolio Manager at Palatine AM – Palatine Amérique Fund
  
• Laurent Stockli, Fund Manager at Quaero Capital – QCF (Lux) Argonaut Fund
  

The event concluded with a networking lunch. 

The first Rankia Funds Experience Francophone was a true success — a blend of learning, networking, and inspiration. We look forward to continuing this journey of collaboration and knowledge-sharing with all our partners and participants. We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors and speakers for their invaluable contributions and insights.

Stay tuned for our next edition, and thank you to everyone who made this event unforgettable.