Erik Breen

Asset Allocation
June 16, 2020

Coronavirus leads to EM of two paces

The performance gap between East Asia and other emerging markets has never been greater than in the…
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June 14, 2020

166% growth for LuxFlag’s ESG fund labels

ESG is becoming mainstream at an incredible pace. This is witnessed by the 166% growth in awarded…
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Asset Allocation
June 12, 2020

Investors flock to outperforming ESG funds

Whereas European equity funds suffered substantial outflows during the coronavirus crisis, their ESG…
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June 11, 2020

Luxflag webinar: ‘Pandemic increases need for ESG disclosure’

The coronavirus outbreak has increased the need for more granular ESG data. However, such data are…
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Private Banks
June 10, 2020

Covid-19 won't change UHNWI behaviour: Lombard’s Vanhoenacker

Contrary to the predictions of some that the pandemic will see a pull-back from globalisation…
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Asset Allocation
June 8, 2020

How a midcap fund managed to limit losses in 2020

The Echiquier Agenor SRI Mid Cap Europe fund managed to limit its losses year-to-date to only -0.47%…
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Asset Allocation
June 5, 2020

Why stock investors always look on the bright side of life

Europe and the United States are facing an almost unprecedented economic crisis: debts are rising…
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June 4, 2020

Luxembourg: becoming an ESG implementation hub?

Investors need clear, comparable information to understand sustainable investing. A range of new EU…
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June 2, 2020

CSSF suspends critical fund director

The CSSF has suspended David Mapley from his duties as the director of the Luxembourg-domiciled LFP…
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Asset Allocation
May 29, 2020

Investors oppose coronavirus cost cuts

Companies that opted to retain their staff and take measures to support their suppliers during the…
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May 27, 2020

Luxembourg fund assets recover in April

Total assets invested in Luxembourg-domiciled investment funds rose by 6.11% in April, taking the…
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Japan
Asset Allocation
May 27, 2020

‘Return of domestic investors to trigger Japan rally’

The return of private Japanese investors to the stock market could trigger a real rally, believes…
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Asset Allocation
May 26, 2020

Dramatic reshuffle for S&P Low Volatility Index

The S&P 500 Low Volatility Index, consisting of the 100 least volatile stocks in the index, was…
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Asset Allocation
May 25, 2020

‘Short but fierce value rally ahead’

The difference in valuations between expensive and cheap stocks has overshot in recent weeks…
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