Mike Gordon

Private Banks
October 24, 2022

Private banks in Luxembourg struggle as margins squeezed

Private banks in Luxembourg, especially the smaller ones, are struggling as their margins are…
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Cyber security. Photo by Markus Spiske via Unsplash CC-BY-2.0
News
October 19, 2022

A lack of coordination undermines cyber security

For international hackers and data thieves, Luxembourg appears to be attractive as its domestic lack…
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Georges Spanier, CEO RMS Immobilière, Maroun Altekly and Raphael Scheuren, BlocHome
Asset Managers
October 10, 2022

Tokenised real estate project plows ahead with a guarantee

BlocHome, a Luxembourg blockchain real estate investment platform, has arranged a guarantee that…
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Asset Managers
October 5, 2022

ESG criteria, practices could transform liquid alternatives

Sustainable investing may be taking the wider investment fund world by storm, especially in Europe…
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Fragmented European market stymies fund distribution
Asset Managers
September 29, 2022

Fragmented European market stymies fund distribution

​​​​​​​Ambitions to build on Luxembourg’s global hub status for investment funds to make this…
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The young investors panel at the ALFI 2022 Global Distribution Conference. Photo: Mike Gordon.
Sector
September 27, 2022

Tempted by dark currents, young investors are cautious

Young investors are seen as a bit of a wild card by the investment industry. But look closely and it…
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Debate among instutitonal investors at the ALFI Global Distribution conference in September 2022. Photo: Mike Gordon.
Asset Managers
September 26, 2022

Institutional investors still banking on the past

While industry’s investment losses are beginning to show, the strong performance from recent years…
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As inflation subsides, M&G Investments eyes slowdown and war
Asset Allocation
September 15, 2022

As inflation subsides, M&G eyes slowdown and war

Central bank interest rate hikes seems to have had their desired effect, with signs pointing to the…
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VP Bank shows how tokenisation can be applied under MiCA
Wealth Managers
September 13, 2022

VP Bank shows how tokenisation can be applied

Inheritance planning is one area where tokenisation can provide benefits, the experience of VP Bank…
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The Clapton Residence in Luxembourg, BlocHome's pilot project. Photo: BlocHome.
Technology
August 23, 2022

BlocHome offers alternative approach to home ownership

An innovative start-up in Luxembourg is looking to democratise housing markets by tokenising homes…
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Otto Nino - MPX
Technology
August 16, 2022

Blockchain startup to help SMEs access ESG capital

Small and medium enterprises are seen as the backbone of the net zero approach to the climate. But…
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Renoud Oury, Apex Group
Asset Managers
August 8, 2022

Apex sees Luxembourg as strategic hub

After Thursday’s announcement of Apex Group’s acquisition of Sanne Group plc enabled the firm to…
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Luxembourg High Security Hub, source "High Security Hub
Asset Managers
August 3, 2022

Auditor says former Freeport has questionable future

The 55 million euro high security, high value storage facility formerly known as the Luxembourg…
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CSSF's head office at Rue d'Arlon in Luxembourg. Photo: Raymond Frenken.
Laws and Regulations
July 27, 2022

CSSF warns funds offering crypto assets not supervised

Private consumers seeking to invest in virtual assets through investment funds, despite the massive…
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