The escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas challenges the appeal of US government bonds as a traditional safe haven. Typically, geopolitical tensions drive short-term market moves towards safer assets like cash and US government bonds. However, on …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments and promotions includes updates from Linklaters, Allianz Global Investors and La Française. Paul-Sébastien Carteret Paul-Sébastien Carteret, until recently at BIL Manage Invest, has joined Luxembourg law …

It was 2020, and there were countless stories of young investors becoming millionaires overnight by investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. I didn't want to miss out, so I decided to invest a modest amount of 2500 euros. Curiosity The possibility of …

Investment fund costs for both retail investors and institutions have become more volatile in 2022, according to data analysed by London-based Fitz Partners. About one third - or 35 percent - of funds whose fees were changed last year have witnessed an …

A divisive European Commission proposal for a unified retail investment strategy is seen as one of the final pieces of EU legislation that is due to be approved in the months ahead, before next year’s EU elections. The industry’s objections are being …

Senior loans, currently the highest-yielding bonds, witness substantial inflows in tracker funds. In September, ETFs focusing on senior loans attracted over a billion dollars in investments, marking the highest influx since June 2021. The surge in …

What for decades proved a disadvantage for the Luxembourg fund industry is now quietly becoming an advantage: Luxembourg investment companies can invoke the double taxation treaty with Belgium, among others. Among other things, this allows them to claim a …

Sustainability data has emerged as a vital component for investors, but they grapple with a plethora of providers and inconsistent standards. How can this disjointed landscape be streamlined for clarity and coherence? While the demand for sustainability …

Despite posting impressive gains in 2023, Japanese equities seem under-appreciated among global investors. What's behind this discrepancy in the world's third-largest economy? Japanese stocks have notably outperformed their counterparts this year. Both …

Real estate dominates the investment portfolios of top athletes, especially footballers, but experts caution on the risks and stress diversification. While real estate remains the prime investment choice for top athletes, financial experts are striving to …

Geopolitical tensions reshape investors’ trust in Treasuries

Transfer Thursday: CKP, La Française, Linklaters, Allianz

I do not regret that my crypto investments lost money

Investment fund costs swing widely, Fitz data shows

Investors may draw short end in tussle over retail strategy

High-yield senior loans gain traction despite niche status

Luxembourg Sicavs eligible for Belgian tax treaty

Investors seek uniformity in the ESG data maze

Japanese stocks outshine, yet global investors hesitate

Despite real estate draw, athletes urged to diversify