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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
December 2, 2024

Chart of the week: fade the trade

Financial journalists and market experts have a new gimmick: the “Trump trade”. With another four…
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Pavel Danilyuk
Expert Panel
November 29, 2024

Morningstar: playing chess with thematic funds rarely leads to profit

Thematic funds have grown significantly in size, number, and prominence globally over the past five…
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Asset Managers
November 28, 2024

Private credit: Blackrock said to buy HPS for $12 billion

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is poised to acquire HPS Investment Partners for…
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Rheinmetall
Asset Managers
November 28, 2024

Belfius AM considers a return to defence stocks

The war between Russia and Ukraine is prompting European asset managers to reconsider defence stocks…
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Laws and Regulations
November 28, 2024

Transfers: HSF, Simpson Thacher set up shop in Luxembourg

International law firms Herbert Smith Freehills and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett have announced plans…
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Sandro Pierri, CEO BNP Paribas Asset Management and chair of Efama.
Asset Managers
November 27, 2024

Sandro Pierri: Good old days in asset management are over

BNP Paribas CEO and Efama president Sandro Pierri stresses that fiduciary duty remains central for…
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Gregory Kennedy
Opinion
November 27, 2024

Luxembourg: Living parallel lives

Gregory Kennedy reflects on Luxembourg’s unique identity, its state-driven economy, reliance on…
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Investing
November 26, 2024

Defense stocks shield Europe against market malaise

The gap between the US and European stock markets has rarely been so wide. This week, the escalation…
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Verena Ross, ESMA Chairperson. Photo: ESMA.
Asset Managers
November 26, 2024

Esma chief still sees merit in basic and simple investment product

The chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma), Verena Ross, still believes that…
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Dirk Coveliers
Expert Panel
November 26, 2024

UCI tax: Ghent court provides relief for Luxembourg funds

The Belgian UCI tax on Luxembourg funds remains a longstanding point of contention between the two…
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Luxembourg renews Claude Marx’s mandate as CSSF chief

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Five-year plan guides renewed China allocation

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Transfers

Transfers: Fundcraft, Marguerite, State Street, Allianz GI, Arendt, Invesco and Maples Group

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