David Lloyd

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Investing
February 14, 2025

Masterpieces or market assets? The fine line between art and commerce

With some exceptions, investors have tended to view art as a niche asset class—volatile, illiquid…
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Financials
Expert Panel
February 14, 2025

Morningstar: Robeco versus Blackrock in Financials

Investors have plenty of choices. The financial services sector encompasses a diverse universe from…
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Investing
February 13, 2025

‘Fantastic returns on cat bonds’

The increased likelihood of natural disasters due to climate change does not make investing in…
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Transfers
February 13, 2025

Transfer: Dirkmaat appointed director Business Development Benelux at Federated Hermes

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in and around Luxembourg includes one update from…
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Investing
February 12, 2025

Asian disruption outpaces European tradition in the automotive industry

Once the pinnacle of innovation, German car manufacturers now risk being overtaken by Chinese…
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Gregory Kennedy
Opinion
February 12, 2025

MacGyver becomes a chief compliance officer – and regrets it

Even MacGyver, master of improvisation, meets his match in Luxembourg’s compliance world. Gregory…
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The offices of CSSF in Luxembourg. Photo: IO.
Supervision
February 11, 2025

Funds Avenue, Trustmoore assert no major weaknesses after €700k CSSF fine

The latest in a series of hefty fines levied by financial regulator the CSSF has fallen on a fund…
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Asset Allocation
February 11, 2025

Capital Group sees global champions as key to navigating uncertain times

In an uncertain macroeconomic environment, global asset manager Capital Group is focusing on…
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Han Dieperink
Opinion
February 11, 2025

The wisdom of the collective

Passive investing can be seen as a disruptive innovation that has also reduced costs for active…
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Laws and Regulations
February 10, 2025

EU’s big talk on investments union still raises many questions

The European Commission has set out yet another grand vision for Europe’s capital markets. Behind…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
February 10, 2025

Chart of the week: call that dumb!

Investing is rarely straightforward. And with an unpredictable individual at the helm of the world’s…
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LSFI CEO Nicoletta Centofanti presenting the new strategy. Photo by LSFI.
News
February 7, 2025

Luxembourg unveils new sustainable finance strategy

The Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI) has launched its Luxembourg Sustainable Finance…
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Expert Panel
February 7, 2025

Morningstar: Capital Group versus BlackRock in Mixed Funds USD Neutral

Allocation funds have fallen out of favour with investors since their weak performance in 2022, and…
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Asset Allocation
February 6, 2025

Europe’s blue-chips shine as markets weigh Trump’s moves

With global markets being shaken by Donald Trump, asset managers and strategists are advocating…
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