What for decades proved a disadvantage for the Luxembourg fund industry is now quietly becoming an advantage: Luxembourg investment companies can invoke the double taxation treaty with Belgium, among others. Among other things, this allows them to claim a …

Despite posting impressive gains in 2023, Japanese equities seem under-appreciated among global investors. What's behind this discrepancy in the world's third-largest economy? Japanese stocks have notably outperformed their counterparts this year. Both …

Real estate dominates the investment portfolios of top athletes, especially footballers, but experts caution on the risks and stress diversification. While real estate remains the prime investment choice for top athletes, financial experts are striving to …

Though the EU consultation of the much-debated Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation is set to conclude only in December, the outlines of what will be termed as SFDR 2.0 are gradually emerging. What is evident is that there won't be a comprehensive …

The chart making waves on social media isn't getting attention without reason. It suggests that the real turmoil in the US labour market kicks in only after the yield curve has been inverted for over a year. Investors might be celebrating a soft landing …

On 11 July 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) updated its guidance in relation to the definition of “advice”. This was rendered through a supervisory briefing which basically an update of the previous Q&As issued by CESR - Esma’s …

Once a rising star among investment options, private credit now faces headwinds as defaults increase and traditional banks re-enter the fray as competitors. Private credit has experienced a meteoric rise, transforming from an overlooked option to a …

Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands are the two most popular fund domiciles for private credit fund managers, according to research by the Alternative Credit Council and law firm Dechert LLP. The Luxembourg Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (Raif) …

In 1973, during Yom Kippur, Israel found itself under siege from countries including Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, Algeria, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. This conflict led to the first oil crisis, causing oil prices to triple in a short span, marking a …

An air of cautious optimism permeated through the halls of the Morningstar’s sustainable investing conference in Amsterdam on Wednesday, painting a subtle yet intricate picture of the obstacle-filled landscape of ESG investing. Asset owners are …

Luxembourg Sicavs eligible for Belgian tax treaty

Japanese stocks outshine, yet global investors hesitate

Despite real estate draw, athletes urged to diversify

Contours of SFDR 2.0 are gradually emerging

Yield curve points to US labour market storm

Investment advice: where MiFID II meets AIFMD

Private credit’s test: Rising defaults as banks compete

Luxembourg, Caymans top fund domiciles in private debt

Possible turning point for the world economy

In ESG, voice of asset owners matters more than ever