Erik Breen

Jan en Lous
Expert Panel
December 4, 2024

Eltif 2.0, outsourcing, and tax in focus

This autumn, regulators tightened rules in three parts of the European fund sector: the Eltif 2.0…
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The offices of CSSF in Luxembourg. Photo: IO.
Laws and Regulations
December 3, 2024

CSSF embraces Luxembourg-based AI cloud in digital push

Luxembourg financial regulator the CSSF has started identifying pilot projects to explore artificial…
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Investing
December 3, 2024

Investors aim for greater sustainability in private markets

Institutional investors worldwide are accelerating their shift towards sustainable private markets…
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An ING branch in the centre of Luxembourg.
Private Banks
December 3, 2024

ING to transfer 18,000 retail clients to BGL BNP Paribas

ING Luxembourg is transferring approximately 18,000 retail clients with basic daily banking needs to…
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Investing
December 2, 2024

Thirty-six trillion reasons to question the American bravoure

In the United States, a sense of self-satisfaction about Europe is palpable. But how sustainable is…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
December 2, 2024

Chart of the week: fade the trade

Financial journalists and market experts have a new gimmick: the “Trump trade”. With another four…
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Pavel Danilyuk
Expert Panel
November 29, 2024

Morningstar: playing chess with thematic funds rarely leads to profit

Thematic funds have grown significantly in size, number, and prominence globally over the past five…
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Het BlackRock hoofdkantoor in Manhattan. Foto: IO.
Asset Managers
November 28, 2024

Private credit: Blackrock said to buy HPS for $12 billion

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is poised to acquire HPS Investment Partners for…
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Rheinmetall
Asset Managers
November 28, 2024

Belfius AM considers a return to defence stocks

The war between Russia and Ukraine is prompting European asset managers to reconsider defence stocks…
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The new Luxembourg team at Herbert Smith Freehills. Photo: HSF.
Laws and Regulations
November 28, 2024

Transfers: HSF, Simpson Thacher set up shop in Luxembourg

International law firms Herbert Smith Freehills and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett have announced plans…
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Sandro Pierri, CEO BNP Paribas Asset Management and chair of Efama.
Asset Managers
November 27, 2024

Sandro Pierri: Good old days in asset management are over

BNP Paribas CEO and Efama president Sandro Pierri stresses that fiduciary duty remains central for…
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Gregory Kennedy
Opinion
November 27, 2024

Luxembourg: Living parallel lives

Gregory Kennedy reflects on Luxembourg’s unique identity, its state-driven economy, reliance on…
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Investing
November 26, 2024

Defense stocks shield Europe against market malaise

The gap between the US and European stock markets has rarely been so wide. This week, the escalation…
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Verena Ross, ESMA Chairperson. Photo: ESMA.
Asset Managers
November 26, 2024

Esma chief still sees merit in basic and simple investment product

The chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma), Verena Ross, still believes that…
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