Raymond Frenken

Raymond Frenken

Co-founders of the LVPA. L-to-R: Christophe Vandendorpe at EY, Rafael Le Saux at PWC, Hind El Gaidi at Astorg, and Antoine Boggini at BHB. Photo: IO.
Asset Servicing
December 7, 2022

IO Talks: valuation experts move centre stage

Luxembourg has recently seen the launch of the Luxembourg Valuation Professionals Association, known…
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CSSF's head office at Rue d'Arlon in Luxembourg. Photo: Raymond Frenken.
Laws and Regulations
December 2, 2022

CSSF says SFDR thresholds imply ‘binding commitments’

Luxembourg’s financial supervisor CSSF has made clear that it expects investment funds that commit…
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L-to-R: Adriana Boixados Prio, EY people leader; Olivier Coekelbergs, country managing partner and CEO; and José Longrée, managed services leader, at the press event on Tuesday. Photo: Raymond Frenken.
November 30, 2022

Project Everest: EY set to split audit, consultancy services

EY Luxembourg, one of the Big Four accounting and consulting firms, has moved a step closer to…
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As EU court shuts down UBO registers, lawyers consider options
Laws and Regulations
November 29, 2022

EU court ruling leaves future of UBO registers undecided

Public registers in Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria as well as other EU countries set up under…
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In Flux: Where there’s smoke…
Opinion
November 28, 2022

In Flux: Where there’s smoke…

Luxembourg last week was buzzing with speculation and market talk. A major deal was said to be in…
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CSSF’s Marx: Efficiency focus is also in the interests of investors
Laws and Regulations
November 23, 2022

CSSF’s Marx: Efficiency focus also in interest of investors

Financial regulators across the European Union next year will embark on a comprehensive review of…
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The practical challenges of "net zero". Debate at the 22 Nov Alfi Private Assets Conference. Photo: Alfi.
Events
November 23, 2022

Net-zero: ‘Private asset managers are privileged’

When it comes to enhancing the economic value chain in terms of sustainability, net-zero and…
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Events
November 23, 2022

‘There are capital calls that have not been met’

The exact impact on private asset values of this year’s declines on global stock and bond markets…
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Sailing with no wind. Photo by Robert Scott via Flickr CC-BY-2.0.
News
November 22, 2022

Lacklustre mood hits private markets at year-end 

Fresh registrations for alternative investment funds in Luxembourg, considered the top European hub…
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Raymond Frenken, editorial manager of Investment Officer Luxembourg.
Opinion
November 4, 2022

In Flux: It’s like we lost Taiwan, or Canada

The data leaves no doubt about it. This year is a tough one for investors everywhere. It’s very…
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Luxembourg is home to various Gazprom units, including its Gazprom Bank Luxembourg. Photo: Raymond Frenken.
Supervision
October 31, 2022

Gazprom’s Gaz Capital fined by CSSF for late annual report

Luxembourg‘s financial supervisor on Monday said it has slapped a fine of 10,000 euro on a…
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FCA proposes three labels for sustainability funds
Sector
October 27, 2022

FCA proposes three ESG labels, sets threshold at 90%

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority on Wednesday presented its long-awaited proposal for…
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ECB headquarters in Frankfurt. Photo: ECB.
News
October 25, 2022

Bottom-pickers look to ECB for clues on market direction

Have financial markets reached a bottom yet? Or is there more room on the downside? Investors, keen…
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Luxembourg fund managers ordered to review costs and fees
Asset Managers
October 21, 2022

Luxembourg fund managers ordered to review costs

Luxembourg funds may well be too expensive. Investment fund managers of Ucits funds in Luxembourg…
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