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Designated German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Bundestag on Tuesday. Photo by Thomas Imo/Bundestag.
Asset Allocation
May 7, 2025

Berlin’s reform agenda on shaky ground after failed chancellor vote

Friedrich Merz’s failure to secure a Bundestag majority has shaken Berlin’s political establishment…
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The House of Finance in Luxembourg, home to ABBL and other financial services organisations in the Grand Duchy.
News
May 6, 2025

As banking grows more complex, ABBL pleads for structural reform

With mounting pressure on housing, cybersecurity, and talent retention in an increasingly complex…
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De Amerikaanse president Donald Trump groet opperrechter John Roberts van het Hooggerechtshof. Foto: Saul Loeb / AFP
News
April 18, 2025

Trump wants Powell out. The supreme court might offer a way

President Donald Trump believes Jerome Powell is standing in his way. He has repeatedly threatened…
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Investment Officer Luxembourg
News
April 3, 2025

Investment Officer Luxembourg starts weekly newsletter in French

Investment Officer Luxembourg is introducing l’Hebdo IO Luxembourg — a dedicated weekly newsletter…
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Quintet's head office in Luxembourg. Photo: IO.
News
March 28, 2025

Quintet extends profit streak, to announce new Chair soon

Quintet reports higher profits, but income falls and growth remains unclear. Efficiency gains drive…
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CSSF director Marco Zwick addressing the Alfi conference. Photo: IO.
News
March 27, 2025

Supervisory gaps threaten cross-border access to private markets

ESMA has asked the European Commission to clarify Eltif 2.0 implementation rules, as inconsistent…
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Luxembourg finance minister Gilles Roth speaking at the ALFI conference on Tuesday. Photo: IO.
Asset Managers
March 25, 2025

Luxembourg raises red flag over EU plan for single supervisor

Luxembourg, which hosts more than a quarter of all assets held in European investment funds, has…
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Natixis IM CEO Philippe Setbon speaking to journalists in Paris on Thursday. Photo by Natixis.
Asset Managers
March 24, 2025

Natixis’ Setbon warns of sector upheaval as costs keep rising

“Active management is back.” That was the message from Philippe Setbon, CEO of Natixis Investment…
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Prime minister Luc Frieden. Luxembourg government photo.
Laws and Regulations
March 21, 2025

Frieden calls for ‘smarter’ regulation, not deregulation

Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden has urged European leaders to cut regulatory complexity and…
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Asset Managers
March 19, 2025

Nasdaq’s bold step towards 24/5 trading draws criticism

Nasdaq is preparing to extend its trading hours, aiming to introduce 24-hour, five-day-a-week…
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Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin. Photo via Unsplash.
Asset Allocation
March 17, 2025

Bund yield rises further as Berlin struggles with budget deal

The German Bund yield continues to rise as Berlin struggles with Friedrich Merz’s planned budget…
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Wall Street handelaar, NYSE. Foto door Alex Proimos, via Flickr.
Asset Allocation
March 12, 2025

Wall Street looses patience with Trump

It was the day Wall Street lost patience with President Donald Trump. Monday’s selloff was swift…
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Michael Huether, director of the German economic think tank IW in Cologne. Photo by IW.
Asset Allocation
March 11, 2025

German economy can grow 5% in 2026, says IW economist

When Friedrich Merz echoed Mario Draghi’s ‘whatever it takes’, he signalled a historic shift…
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Daniel Belfer (ceo Safra) en Kim Fournais (ceo Saxo).
News
March 11, 2025

J. Safra Sarasin takes control of Saxo Bank in €1.1 bln deal

Saxo Bank has a new majority shareholder: Swiss private bank J. Safra Sarasin, part of the Brazilian…
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