David Lloyd

Talib Sheik will join Fidelity from Jupiter. Photo: Jupiter AM.
Asset Managers
October 5, 2023

Transfers: Fidelity, Kneip, KPMG, Creutz, Allen & Overy

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments and promotions includes updates from Fidelity, KPMG…
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October 5, 2023

ECB Watch: Money supply’s role in inflation

The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently reported that money growth in the eurozone saw a…
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Asset Managers
October 5, 2023

ESG funds reluctant to explore SFDR Article 9 dilemmas

After a significant reclassification wave last year, many hesitate to award their funds the highest…
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John MacDougall, the fund manager of the Long Term Global Growth Investment Fund and a partner at Baillie Gifford
Investing
October 5, 2023

‘Our growth stocks could increase fivefold’

Investors often overlook the growth potential of companies exposed to megatrends like the energy…
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Tuesday's meeting between prime minister Bettel, finance minister Backes and Bank of America representatives. Photo: Luxembourg government via Twitter.
Wealth Managers
October 4, 2023

Bettel, Backes inaugurate BoA’s Luxembourg office

The Luxembourg government, represented by prime minister Xavier Bettel and finance minister Yuriko…
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In Flux: Where there’s smoke…
Laws and Regulations
October 4, 2023

In Flux: ESG storm has yet to abate

The sustainable finance sector has faced a whirlwind over the past two years, and the storm shows no…
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Windmolens
Sector
October 4, 2023

ESG on shaky ground: Higher fees no longer justify the risk

European ESG funds face a record number of closures as greenwashing scrutiny intensifies and the…
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India.
Asset Managers
October 4, 2023

India’s bond market still lacks full acceptance

JP Morgan’s recent decision to incorporate India into its Emerging Market bond index has ignited…
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ESMA's headquarters are in Paris. Photo: ESMA.
Supervision
October 3, 2023

Esma to review investors’ sustainability preferences

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma), the EU’s financial markets regulator and…
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Andreas Medler, an Atoz partner in international & corporate tax
Asset Managers
October 3, 2023

As global tax rules shift, funds brace for Pillar 2’s arrival

A new global tax system is coming, putting globally-active Luxembourg firms, especially investment…
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Chiara Mosca, Commissioner at Italian financial supervisor Consob.
Asset Managers
October 3, 2023

Iosco’s next goal: aligned supervision on greenwashing

Securities supervisors worldwide are looking to coordinate and align their approaches to…
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Hortsense Bioy, Morningstar.
October 2, 2023

At $534 bln, assets in climate focus show ‘gloomy reality’ 

Interest in sustainable investment is surging but it’s doing very little to keep climate change in…
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Jeroen Blokland
Investing
October 2, 2023

Consumer spending concerns: A glimpse into the future?

A recent chart from UBS has caught my attention. It indicates a surprising reluctance among…
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Pierre Weimerskirch, country head of Apex Group Luxembourg, and Peter Hughes, CEO and founder of Apex Group. Photo: Raymond Frenken.
Asset Servicing
October 2, 2023

Apex’s growth in Luxembourg reflects shift in landscape

In this IO Talks podcast interview, Peter Hughes, CEO and founder of Apex Group, and Pierre…
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