The regulatory divide for crypto investors between the US and Europe is set to widen further. The announced appointment of Paul Atkins, known for his pro-crypto stance, as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is likely to lead to …

Geopolitical uncertainty could limit equity gains in 2025. Major asset managers recommend diversification and careful risk management to handle expected market volatility. Their view is clear: while equity markets may still rise, repeating 2024’s strong …

Quintet’s chief investment officer Daniele Antonucci is steering the private bank’s investment strategy through 2024’s volatility—adjusting exposures in tech, bonds, and cyclicals as clients increasingly pivot toward thematic investing and geopolitical …

Luxembourg’s financial supervisor, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), is charting new territory with its ambitious adoption of sovereign cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence. As the first national regulator in Europe …

Investing in wine, art, Lego, luxury handbags, whisky, or violins may seem to share a common thread—they are all driven by passion. But for professional investors, most of these categories fall short of being viable investments, regardless of enthusiasm. …

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” A cliché in financial markets, but no less relevant because of it. The “surprising” surge in confidence among American smallcaps is no exception. The chart below shows that confidence among small …

Bitcoin recently hits the symbolic 100,000 dollar mark as spot ETFs surge in popularity among investors. There is no fundamental reason behind bitcoin’s current price. When an asset's price becomes detached from its intrinsic value and is entirely driven …

The European Court of Justice has ruled against the Netherlands for its discriminatory treatment of foreign insurers compared to domestic ones in the taxation of dividends. According to the judgment delivered on 7 November 2024 , this unequal tax …

When consensus dominates the market, unexpected surprises often lurk just around the corner. Could the U.S. economy prove weaker than anticipated, while Europe is stronger than expected? Is the threat of inflation a thing of the past, or could it …

Heavy rainfall in Spain led to floods in October, causing over 10 billion euro in damages. This is yet another manifestation of the global water crisis, which poses an economic risk to investors. Risk management increasingly involves steering towards …

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