VAT rules are a mess in the EU financial services sector. The current regime dates from 1977, well before the development of the cross-border business we know today. The European Commission would like to bring these rules up to date and is currently in a …

Taking an 'old-school' approach to asset management, but in the positive sense of the term, is what CPB Quilvest wants to achieve. The niche asset manager based in Luxembourg and with a branch office in Belgium wants to continue to build on its strengths …

At BNP Paribas Fortis, the bank has seen its private equity business double and even triple in recent years. Corporate bonds have gradually replaced nominal government bonds, as have high yields. And they are investing more and more actively, which is …

Despite much talk about the cost and efficiency benefits of digitalisation and clients moving very quickly to adopt it, some parts of the fund sector still rely on manual processing. Some in the sector are calling for regulators to play an increased role …

The acronym ELTIF has been popping up on news sites with increasing regularity in recent months. This vehicle has failed to excite the industry since it was launched in 2015, but maybe this is changing. Maybe there more to industry chatter about the …

At ABN Amro, clients have shifted to a higher-risk investment profile. Whereas previously the most popular profile invested mainly in bonds, this has now changed to a profile investing 55 per cent in shares, explained Richard de Groot of the bank an …

The average credit quality and rating of convertible bonds has improved significantly in recent years. Thanks to their convexity, these hybrid instruments, whose universe is highly diversified, are more attractive than ever in any context. They are seen …

Yesterday we saw how Luxembourg is playing a significant role helping international investors gain exposure to the Chinese market. Yet what about the movement in the other direction, as Chinese investors seek to diversify into other markets? This question …

Although it was never a conscious decision, the fact that the DWS real estate fund Europe II is managed by three female fund managers has become "a thing," notes Jessica Hardman of DWS. "There is still a lot to be done if the real estate and investment …

Quietly, Luxembourg has built substantial fund investment access to the Chinese market. This was highlighted at the “Access Channels” roundtable at Luxembourg for Finance’s China Finance Forum 2021. With Chinese markets being some of the fastest growing …

ALFI: continue financial service VAT exemption

“We have an old-school approach and I take that as a compliment”

“Private equity in wealth portfolios to double”

Digitalisation pulls funds forward

The ELTIF seeks a role

ABN clients opt for higher risk

LFDE: quality of convertible bonds better than ever

Offering international products to Chinese investors

Three female fund managers, “apparently notable”

Luxembourg's burgeoning China connection