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Ukraine president Zelensky with the Dutch and Luxembourg prime ministers on Thursday in Brussels. Photo by EU.
Asset Allocation
March 7, 2025

Bund yields spike after Merz vows ‘whatever it takes’ on defence

World financial markets remained in a radical readjustment phase on Thursday as the implications of…
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EFG International's office in Geneva. Photo by EFG.
News
February 20, 2025

EFG, Edmond de Rothschild signal accelerating consolidation

Separate moves by Swiss-based EFG and Edmond de Rothschild highlight the intensifying competition…
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LSFI CEO Nicoletta Centofanti presenting the new strategy. Photo by LSFI.
News
February 7, 2025

Luxembourg unveils new sustainable finance strategy

The Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI) has launched its Luxembourg Sustainable Finance…
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Laws and Regulations
February 5, 2025

Stock exchanges face scrutiny over soaring data fees

European stock exchanges are becoming increasingly reliant on selling market data to offset…
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Nicolai Tangen, CEO of NBIM, at the press conference in Oslo on Wednesday. Screenshot from livestream.
Asset Allocation
January 30, 2025

Norway’s €1.7 trillion wealth fund in conflict with Musk over pay

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest asset manager, has become embroiled in an…
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Wildfires in the United States. Photo via Wikimedia.
Investing
January 22, 2025

World teeters on brink of geopolitical and environmental crises, warns WEF

The world faces mounting challenges in 2025, according to the latest Global Risks Report published…
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Generali's HQ in Milan, designed by architect Zaha Hadid. Photo by Generali.
Asset Managers
January 21, 2025

Europe’s largest asset manager emerges from BPCE, Generali deal

Paris-based BPCE and Milan-headquartered Generali are joining forces in a 1,900 billion euro asset…
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Investing
January 16, 2025

The market maintains confidence in US insurers despite wildfires

The “outrageous” prediction by Saxo Bank of a major climate disaster impacting the insurance…
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David Saab, CEO of Alumia.
Asset Servicing
January 9, 2025

Alumia partners with CIFC in alternative credit

Luxembourg-based investment advisory firm Alumia has announced a partnership with CIFC Asset…
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The Morningstar Sustainalytics conference in Amsterdam. Photo by IO.
Events
November 18, 2024

Sustainable funds rush to rebrand amid greenwashing crackdown

Asset managers are scrambling to rebrand their sustainable investment funds as stepped-up regulatory…
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Admiral Bauer chairs a NATO Military Committee meeting in Brussels. Photo by NATO.
News
November 14, 2024

NATO’s top admiral urges EIB to boost European defence funding

NATO’s top military commander, admiral Rob Bauer, has urged the European Investment Bank (EIB) to…
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Dogecoin, image by KNFind from Pixabay
News
November 13, 2024

Trump orders Musk, Ramaswamy to cut federal fat

In a move set to shake the corridors of Washington, president-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla…
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Vinesia CEO and chief wine officer, Fabrice Mopin, with head of product Bastian Mopin.
News
November 13, 2024

Luxembourg innovators bring wine and e-signing to Web Summit

Luxembourg startups Vinesia and Ignisign this week head to Lisbon’s Web Summit, showcasing…
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Fed Chairman Jerome Powell during a press conference following the presidential victory of Trump. Photo by Aaron Schwartz via Sipa USA
News
November 8, 2024

With Republican House victory, Powell’s troubles deepen

The Republicans won the popular vote, regained control of the Senate, and are nearing a majority in…
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