Erik Breen

Edin Mujagic
Opinion
September 24, 2024

Lagarde unintentionally reveals a glimpse behind the ECB-scene

Naturally, the interest rate decision and everything surrounding it took centre stage earlier this…
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Investing
September 23, 2024

NAV errors: Tighter control, clearer guidance seek to improve fund valuations

Luxembourg’s financial watchdog, the CSSF, has made important changes to its rules for valuations of…
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Jeroen Blokland
Investing
September 23, 2024

China, a copy of the United States

Many investors mistakenly conclude that China and the United States are completely different due to…
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Quintet's new Finland desk. Photo: Quintet.
Private Banks
September 20, 2024

Quintet lifts UBP team to target 100,000 Finnish millionaires

Quintet Private Bank announced on Thursday the launch of its Luxembourg-based Finnish desk by…
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Maria Luís Albuquerque, EU Commissioner-designate for financial services. Photo: EU.
Laws and Regulations
September 20, 2024

Morgan Stanley banker Albuquerque faces scrutiny as EU finance chief

Former Portuguese finance minister and Morgan Stanley banker Maria Luís Albuquerque, known for her…
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Expert Panel
September 20, 2024

Fund Radar: Pharma companies regain their growth trajectory

Pharmaceutical companies were once known for their strong growth potential, but slowing revenue…
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The offices of CSSF in Luxembourg. Photo: IO.
Asset Managers
September 19, 2024

Fine for Vistra over valuation errors heralds new regime in Luxembourg

Luxembourg’s financial regulator has issued a relatively small fine for a class of transgression…
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ETF, ETFs
Fund Interview
September 19, 2024

Lux-domiciled CLO-ETF fund sees advantage in Luxembourg approach

Luxembourg has been outpaced in the development of exchange-traded funds by Ireland. However, steps…
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Corinne Lamesch, deputy CEO at Alfi. Photo: Alfi.
Transfers
September 19, 2024

Transfer Thursday: Alfi, Marsh McLennan, EY, Amundi

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news in the fund and…
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Investing
September 18, 2024

Cyclical stocks and small caps US benefit most from a Fed cut

The stock market is going through turbulent times, especially within the large technology stocks…
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Gregory Kennedy
Opinion
September 18, 2024

Choosing Luxembourg over commuting

Gregory Kennedy reflects on cross-border commuting in Luxembourg, where once attractive border towns…
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Private Banks
September 18, 2024

Fed eases Basel III capital requirements after bank lobbying efforts

The Federal Reserve has announced plans to substantially ease the capital requirements for large US…
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Luxembourg. Image via Monterey Insight.
Asset Servicing
September 17, 2024

JP Morgan, State Street dominate Luxembourg fund industry

JP Morgan and State Street have reinforced their dominance in Luxembourg’s fund industry, according…
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The banking district in Frankfurt. Photo: IO.
Asset Managers
September 17, 2024

The French have made the ‘banking dream’ come true with BNP-AXA deal

French banks are making significant strides that could reshape the European asset management…
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