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DECALIA finalist Real Deals Sustainable Investment Awards 2025

DECALIA is honoured to once again be recognised among the finalists at the Real Deals Sustainable Investment Awards 2025, marking our fourth consecutive year of distinction. Thanks to Andrea Biscia, CFA and Franco Maria Facecchia for representing DECALIA at this prestigious event. Andrea Biscia, Principal of DECALIA’s PrivateCredit programme, shared:“With more than 50% of our […]

DECALIA at IPEM in Paris

DECALIA Private Markets team participated at IPEM in Paris, one of the world’s leading Private Markets events. DECALIA Camillo Colombo Franco Maria Facecchia Aurora Girometta Rafaella Ostier Giorgia Pozzoli

When micro overtakes macro

With no major economic data coming out of the US due to the ongoing US government shutdown, the earnings season kicking off this week takes on particular importance in these circumstances. What can we expect and what should we be watching for? The consensus expects S&P500 earnings grew 6% yoy in Q3-2025 Economic Calendar Without […]

Central bank independence : Bend or break?

The tug-of-war that has played out for several months, under the spotlight of the media, between the President of the United States and his counterpart at the Federal Reserve, goes far beyond the near-term trajectory of U.S. policy rates. It questions the very role of a central bank and the importance of its independence from […]

Melting up

After a week’s vacation, I’m back at the office. Although quite a lot has happened in recent days, including the US government shutdown, the strong rebound in the pharmaceutical sector (big sentiment relief after the deal between Pfizer and US administration), the resignation of the French prime minister, and the unexpected victory of a woman […]

Why investing in Defense: The Next New Trend?

Geopolitics, AI, unmanned systems, the defense sector is undergoing a transformation and the so-called “defense super-cycle” is just beginning. In his latest piece, Roberto Magnatantini, CFA takes us through the key drivers, risks, and opportunity zones.

Have a break, have a chocolate!

Some like it hot, others dark & bitter, white & crunchy, or plain & milky. But one thing is for sure: Nine out of ten people like chocolate. The tenth person always lies! Did you know that global chocolate consumption reached 29 million tons in 2024, for an average 1,3 kilogram per capita? And that […]

Tech Lending: from concept to investment

Unlike classic corporate credit, tech lending requires specialist expertise. Opportunities are often complex, highly bespoke, and outside the reach of traditional banks. Investors typically access this segment through niche private credit managers (GPs) with deep sector knowledge, structuring skills, and active monitoring capabilities. Who are the key players ? These GPs are the gateways to the […]