The ambition of the financial sector to further democratise private markets in the Netherlands is not yet convincingly reflected in practice. The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has reported a lack of enthusiasm for the European Long-Term …

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's recent announcement that U.S. interest rates will hold steady at 5.25% to 5.5% has sparked a debate among investment professionals about what would be best for asset owners: a "soft landing" or a full-blown …

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments includes appointments at Apex Group and at EY . Stephen Geddes Stephen Geddes (photo) has been appointed as regional head for the United Kingdom at global asset services provider Apex Group. He joined …

FE fundinfo, a Luxembourg-based specialist in fund information, has announced the acquisition of Paris-based firm Adjuto. The move aims to bolster its fee and distribution channel management solutions. Financial details were not disclosed. Adjuto brings …

At the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry's (Alfi) global distribution conference held on Wednesday in Kirchberg, the subject of retail investors took center stage. The focus was driven by the European Commission's retail investment strategy and …

In a rapidly shifting economic landscape, leverage presents a distinct challenge. The private debt market emerges as a beacon of adaptability, with expertise and tailored solutions becoming crucial determinants of success, writes Yvonne Narin, senior …

Mention "whistleblower" in Luxembourg and shivers still course through the Grand Duchy, even though nearly a decade has elapsed since the 2014 LuxLeaks scandal. The government, consultancy firms, and segments of the financial sector remain skittish when …

Registrations of reserved alternative investment funds took a very relaxed late-summer break during August, quietening to a level last seen early in the Raif product’s history — in January 2019. Only 15 new funds were registered during the month, …

Monex Europe S.A., a commercial foreign exchange specialist, has relocated to a larger office in downtown Luxembourg to accommodate its growth and future expansion plans and ambitions to expand its services in private equity and investment funds. The …

Performance of Bridgewater Associates' flagship Pure Alpha Fund falls short, raising speculation that the hedge fund's founder, Ray Dalio, may come out of retirement to regain control, much to the dismay of the new CEO. Although Dalio retired in 2022, he …

Democratisation of private markets is not convincing

Why a recession could be the best thing for your portfolio

Geddes head of UK at Apex, Cannella to lead TMT at EY

FE fundinfo buys Adjuto, boosting French, Swiss base

Confusion over ‘retail’ casts cloud over Eltif’s prospects

Private debt solutions: tailor-made or one-size-fits-all?

In Flux: The intrinsic power of whistleblowing

Slow summer: August sees dwindling Raif registrations

FX specialist Monex aspires bigger presence in PE, funds

Retired Ray Dalio clashes with Bridgewater over comeback