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November 19, 2024
Opinion

A new era of financial repression

Many central banks have begun lowering policy interest rates. The aim is to counteract economic slowdowns or even a potential recession. When both short- and long-term interest rates are consistently below the nominal growth rate of the economy, the …
November 18, 2024
Events,News

Sustainable funds rush to rebrand amid greenwashing crackdown

Asset managers are scrambling to rebrand their sustainable investment funds as stepped-up regulatory crackdowns on greenwashing risk deepening fragmentation in the industry, experts warned at the Morningstar Sustainable Investing Summit in Amsterdam. …
November 18, 2024
Opinion

Chart of the week: bitcoin in Wonderland?

Since the news broke that Donald Trump will once again become President of the United States, bitcoin has been impossible to ignore. Not only because of its record-high prices but also because bitcoin's acceptance as an investment class and alternative …
November 15, 2024
Asset Allocation,Asset Managers

Could there be truth to the Bitcoin-hype after all?

For Bitcoin's most loyal adherents, the long-touted milestone of 100,000 dollars seems closer than ever. The catalyst? America's debt crisis and, curiously, the possibility of Bitcoin joining the U.S. strategic reserves. This speculative fuel has come …
November 15, 2024
Expert Panel

Morningstar: bond investors uneasy after Trump's re-election

Donald Trump's comeback in American politics is a reality. With a strong mandate from voters and a Republican-controlled Congress, he now has more leeway than in his previous term. Bond investors have reacted cautiously to last week’s election outcome. A …
November 14, 2024
Investing,Platforms

Is Euronext realizing Draghi's dreams?

Two months after Mario Draghi urged the creation of a unified European capital market, stock exchange operator Euronext has announced future plans that will likely be music to the former ECB chief's ears. In his widely discussed report on European …
November 14, 2024
Asset Managers,Transfers,Wealth Managers

Transfer Thursday: Pisani succeeds Brender at Candriam

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in the fund and asset management community in and outside Luxembourg includes updates from Quintet Luxembourg, Candriam and Zedra Group. Florence Pisani  Florence Pisan i has been appointed chief …
November 14, 2024
News

NATO’s top admiral urges EIB to boost European defence funding

NATO’s top military commander, admiral Rob Bauer, has urged the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand its support for the defence sector, pointing out that the EIB’s current restrictions limit Europe’s security capabilities at a critical time. Bauer, …
November 13, 2024
News

Trump orders Musk, Ramaswamy to cut federal fat

In a move set to shake the corridors of Washington, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE. With a nod to Musk’s favourite …
November 13, 2024
News

Luxembourg innovators bring wine and e-signing to Web Summit

Luxembourg startups Vinesia and Ignisign this week head to Lisbon's Web Summit, showcasing innovative solutions in fine wine investment and secure e-signatures amid Europe’s bustling tech scene. Over 70,000 participants this week are expected to attend …