Markets are celebrating the news that the United States and China have agreed on Monday to sharply reduce import duties for 90 days. Whether they’re right to do so is another matter. In a surprise breakthrough over the weekend, both countries announced a …

Despite increasingly anti-environmental thinking emanating from the United States including direct legislation forbidding such investments, sustainable investing retains strong backing in Luxembourg, notably from institutional investors, but also from …

One fascinating espionage technique during the Cold War was the “sleeper mole.” These were Soviet agents who operated inconspicuously in the West for years—sometimes even decades—awaiting activation. To avoid being recognized as communists, these moles …

Shrinking fees, rising costs and the continued shift to passive investing have created a structural identity crisis among Europe’s asset managers. Some firms are pursuing mergers to scale up. Others are focusing on innovation and client-centric investment …

President Trump had it all envisioned. A copy-paste “Plaza Accord” that would enshrine him and the Mar-a-Lago Accord in the history books, securing the hegemony of the US dollar. But for now, it remains something Trump can only dream about. If Trump’s …

Sustainable investing has been under pressure for some time, not least due to the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. This shift in sentiment has also hit ecology funds hard. But Trump is not the only factor. Funds that invest in companies active in …

After more than six decades, Warren Buffett has announced that he will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of this year. He will hand over the reins to Greg Abel. The announcement followed the annual shareholders' meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. …

This week’s overview of people transfers and appointments in and around Luxembourg includes updates from law firms Simmons & Simmons and Clifford Chance, Carmignac, Northern Trust, NBIM, and Fasanara. Simmons & Simmons Law firm Simmons & Simmons has …

Hopes for a fresh reform trajectory for the German economy suffered a serious blow on Tuesday. Friedrich Merz, the man expected to drive the country’s modernisation as chancellor, failed to secure a parliamentary majority during a first vote in the …

Warren Buffett took a step back from Berkshire Hathaway this week. The end of an (amazing) era. Warren Buffett is often portrayed as a financial genius whose returns are unmatched. But behind the impressive numbers of Berkshire Hathaway lies no secret …

Geneva Truce might not be enough to undo economic damage, investors say

Luxembourg holds the line on sustainable investing

Über-capitalist becomes communist

Bigger isn’t always better in asset management

Chart of the week: Mar-a-Lago: pressure, predicament, and drama

Morningstar: Impax vs. Pictet in ecology funds

Tears in Omaha

Transfers: S&S, Clifford Chance, Carmignac, NBIM, Fasanara

Berlin’s reform agenda on shaky ground after failed chancellor vote

The true strength of Buffett: loyalty to a simple strategy