In the mid-2000s, the figure of the “Polish plumber” became a powerful symbol in the French and UK public debate, embodying fears linked to globalization and the enlargement of the European Union. An estimated two million workers from Eastern and Central Europe arrived between 2003 and 2007 in the UK, half of them were Polish. […]
A conversation with Jack Diamond, Co-founder & Partner – Atempo GrowthFranco Maria Facecchia, Principal Private Markets – DECALIA The ‘Software Apocalypse’ — how real is the AI disruption risk European vs. us market Atempo growth portfolio positioning FF The private credit market has been under significant pressure in Q1 2026. Can you set the scene […]
We aren’t yet out of the woods. That’s true both for the Cagliari Calcio, who lost logically against Inter on Friday evening, as well as for the energy shock resulting from the conflict in Iran. However, in both cases, the relief observed since the previous week-end thanks to the victory against Cremonese and the fragile […]
What’s coming next Nicolò Miscioscia, Partner, Head of Private Markets and Digitalisation, Co-Manager DECALIA Private Credit Strategies An analysis of insiders’ pulse What the market thinks Conclusion Much has been written in recent years about private credit. The debate first focused on its merits; more recently, it has shifted toward predictions of imminent disaster. This […]
Apocalypse Not Now! We’ve avoided the worst in two ways—at least for now! First, because even though this weekend’s negotiations came to nothing, other than an even stricter U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz aimed at economically suffocating Iran, we’ve at least avoided the immediate destruction of a civilization… Second, because Cagliari won a […]
While the 19th century was coal-powered and the 20th century oil-dependent, this one will likely come to be known as the time of rare earths. Vitamins of modern industry, their importance is strategic to numerous products, ranging from wind turbines to smartphones, and from electric vehicles to the defence sector. As is now widely known, […]
The energy crisis is deepening as fighting in the Middle East intensifies. Iran has proven more resilient than expected, effectively managing a difficult situation with a government that remains organized and cohesive. By refusing to pursue de-escalation, Tehran is increasing pressure on the United States. The well-known “TACO trade” (“Trump Always Chickens Out”) may not […]
First real stress test for semi-liquid evergreen funds can trigger a long term confidence issue ? Nicolò Miscioscia, Partner, Head of Private Markets and Digitalisation, Co-Manager DECALIA Private Credit Strategies The evergreen semi-liquid model gets tested How do evergreen semi-liquid funds actually work Redemptions & gates: financial, reputational, legal risk? Private markets evergreen structures are […]
Economic Calendar While developments surrounding the war in Iran and its collateral damage on the Strait of Hormuz’s blockade, the potential damages to Kharg Island energy infrastructure and, above all, the energy prices trajectory will likely continue to steal the show, there will still be a few interesting economic data releases this week. They will […]
