Toward in the press
View below the latest articles or columns about or from Toward in the press.
Investment Officer - Private credit: wake-up call
11/03/26 - Despite the recent negative headlines and articles about private credit, I do not see a systemic crisis, but rather a 'more normal' credit environment that will offer opportunities for rational investors. The asset class is clearly at a turning point.
Investment Officer - Emerging markets: gradually more of a strategic than a tactical allocation
13/02/26 - 2025 was a great year for investors in emerging markets. Still, it feels like a wise precaution to be systematically underweight in stocks from emerging markets. Is that caution justified?
Investment Officer - The sense and nonsense of hedging exchange rate risk
21/01/26 - The one expert says: never hedge, it only costs money! The other says: always hedge, you live in euros – so your return in euros matters. Who is right?
De Tijd - 15 ETFs that fit into a diversified investment portfolio
15/11/25 - Many beginner investors limit their portfolio to a single global equity ETF. There's nothing wrong with that, but for those who want to take a step further, there are also ways to diversify the portfolio more and add their own emphasis.
Trends - These former BlackRock executives are setting up their own investment firm in Belgium
28/10/25 - They left BlackRock to launch their own wealth management and insurance company. With a dual license that offers many advantages. Meet Julien Daco and Yoni Jennes from Toward Wealth & Insurance.
Investment Officer - Former BlackRock colleagues join Desplancke
24/10/25 - Earlier this month, Stephan Desplancke announced that he would be strengthening his asset management firm with two former Blackrock colleagues and expanding his offering to include insurance. Toward Wealth & Insurance is one of the few asset managers in Belgium that works with Aladdin technology.
De Tijd - Three former BlackRock Belgians join forces in wealth management firm
16/10/25 - Three former employees of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, are launching Toward Wealth & Insurance, a wealth and insurance specialist focused on independent advice.
Investment Officer - How to combine index and active investing in a portfolio?
24/04/23 - Active or index? Neither, active and index! You can combine both investment approaches. After all, every investment decision is an active decision.
Investment Officer - Toward wants to create financial well-being
20/01/23 - After a long career at BlackRock, Stephan Desplancke is launching a new initiative, Toward, which aims to provide advice and consultancy to institutional and retail investors. “After fifteen years at BlackRock, I want to put my knowledge at the service of others and create financial well-being.”