Erik Breen

Private Banks
June 12, 2024

J.P. Morgan Private Bank open to acquisitions in Benelux

Ambitious growth plans for J.P. Morgan Private Bank in the Benelux mirror the broader trend of…
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June 11, 2024

ING hires Anneka Treon to lead private banking growth

ING plans to extend its private banking and wealth management services to countries outside the…
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Clapper board. Photo via Unsplash.
Asset Managers
June 11, 2024

Luxembourg’s financial script fuels global indie films

Luxembourg fund vehicles are increasingly being used to finance international independent film…
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Investing
June 10, 2024

US court nixes transparency rules for private funds

The SEC’s push for transparency in private markets was dealt a severe blow by a U.S. court ruling…
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Investing
June 10, 2024

Finally, a stir

The stock markets have had a fantastic rally. And while I am all for rising prices, it has also been…
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Asset Allocation
June 7, 2024

An autonomous EU would create a new framework for investors

Caution is required when selecting stocks of European listed companies as the European Union works…
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Products
June 7, 2024

High rates give emerging market bonds positive start to 2024

Bonds issued by some of the world’s poorest countries have enjoyed a robust start to 2024, despite…
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Thursday's ECB press conference in Frankfurt. Photo: ECB.
Investing
June 6, 2024

ECB cuts, does not commit to next steps amid persistent inflation

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time…
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June 6, 2024

Fiscal recklessness awakens ‘bond vigilantes’ ahead of US elections

As the US presidential election nears, the bond market braces for a potential resurgence of the…
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Erik van de Weele, Robeco.
Transfers
June 6, 2024

Transfer Thursday: Robeco, Holtera, UBS

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates…
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June 5, 2024

‘Raif structures now surpass specialised investment funds’

The latest CSSF data reveals a decline in new registrations of Luxembourg alternative investment…
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EU flag at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Photo: EP.
Sector
June 5, 2024

Greenwashing goes unpunished in Europe

Unlike in the United States and Australia, greenwashing in Europe’s financial sector remains largely…
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Iris van de Looij, head of investment and client solutions at InsingerGillissen, the Dutch subsidiary of Luxembourg-headquartered private bank Quintet..
Private Banks
June 4, 2024

Quintet’s Dutch subsidiary is upbeat on Europe’s prospects

While economic growth and growth expectations for the US are leveling off slightly, the European…
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Opinion
June 4, 2024

More market, less government

There have been many criticisms of capitalism in recent years. These were mainly attempts to get rid…
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