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Banks, not funds, contribute most to Luxembourg’s economy
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January 19, 2023

Banks contribute most to Luxembourg’s economy

So which part of the financial services sector in Luxembourg contributes most in terms of added…
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Made in Europe; France launches ambitious EU industry proposal 
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January 17, 2023

Made in Europe: France wants to save EU industry

Discussing and agreeing a single and coordinated EU “industry policy” has often been difficult and…
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What our experts expect? Uncertainty, perhaps greater than ever
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January 2, 2023

IO experts expect uncertainty, perhaps greater than ever

Uncertainty regarding monetary policy, inflation, and the pace at which the climate crisis is…
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December 26, 2022

The 10 most downloaded market reports in 2022

In a year when war broke out in Ukraine, the S&P 500 lost about 20 percent of its value, the US…
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As Europe gazes, the future is being built elsewhere
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December 14, 2022

As Europe gazes, the future is built elsewhere

While Europe is survival-mode as a result of a war and an energy crisis, the rest of the world is…
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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 EU is struggling to unlock the power of financial markets and give them a bigger role in the economy, like in the US, where market finance is more widely accepted. Photo: PxHere CC0 public domain
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November 16, 2022

Europe remains addicted to debt as CMU fails to deliver

A widening equity gap and a subdued securitisation market are clear signs that the European Union is…
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CSSF's head office at Rue d'Arlon in Luxembourg. Photo: Raymond Frenken.
News
November 2, 2022

CSSF’s Ucits, AIF fund cost review draws criticism

Luxembourg financial supervisor CSSF, a long-time ally for Luxembourg’s booming fund industry, is…
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Luxembourg, awaiting FATF visit, under the AML spotlight
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November 1, 2022

FATF visit to Luxembourg: what to expect and when

The exact arrival dates of the Financial Action Task Force on-site assessors in Luxembourg remain a…
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Decentralised cybersecurity approach made ‘by design’
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October 31, 2022

‘Decentralised cybersecurity approach is made by design’

The head of Luxembourg’s new private sector cyber-risk protection agency has defended the grand…
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FCA proposes three labels for sustainability funds
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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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It's ‘game over’ for housing markets, says UBS Bubble Report
News
October 20, 2022

UBS Bubble Report: it's ‘game over’ for housing markets

Housing markets in major cities across the world face a “prolonged stagnation” in purchase prices…
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Nicolas Mackel, Luxembourg for Finance, ©Andrés Lejona
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October 20, 2022

LFF: finance requires a change to keep up with jobs market

Luxembourg’s financial institutions need to swiftly make significant changes in order to keep up…
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Synchronised housing market downturn triggers nerve pains 
News
October 13, 2022

Synchronised housing market downturn triggers nerve pains

As real estate markets worldwide move in tandem by showing clear signs of a downturn, two major…
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