Erik Breen

Jeroen Blokland
Investing
July 1, 2024

Will debt sink the American empire?

With the United States facing another daunting budget deficit of seven percent of GDP this year…
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The PWC offices in Luxembourg. Photo: PWC.
Private Banks
June 28, 2024

Luxembourg banks struggling with compliance, AML

Luxembourg’s banking sector, once heralded for its stability and strong governance, is now grappling…
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EU flags at the European Parliament. Photo: EU.
June 28, 2024

Fund Radar: Investor appetite fuels Euro high-yield bonds

European high-yield bond spreads narrowed in May, driven by strong corporate earnings and investor…
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Sunset in Paris. Photo: CC0 via pxhere.
Investing
June 27, 2024

Investors seek shelter abroad amid French election chaos

The spread on French government bonds has peaked again, showing that financial markets are on edge…
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Nicole Thomé, head of business development at Banque de Luxembourg and CAIA chapter head Luxembourg
Transfers
June 27, 2024

Transfer Thursday: Caia, DLA, CMS, PwC, EY, Esma, Fundcraft

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news includes updates…
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Asset Managers
June 26, 2024

CSSF confirms Amundi’s Nvidia holdings within legal limits

Luxembourg financial regulator CSSF has confirmed that the 34.49 percent holding in Nvidia by an…
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Daniele Antonucci, chief investment officer at Quintet Private Bank in Luxembourg.
Asset Allocation
June 26, 2024

Quintet says Europe improving faster than US

Despite the rightward tilt of the recent European parliamentary elections, Quintet Private Bank’s…
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Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra, Loyens & Loeff.
Expert Panel
June 26, 2024

New guidelines for naming ESG funds: challenges for fund managers

Esma’s new guidelnies on using ESG or sustainability related terms in fund names may have massive…
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321 West 44th Street, an iconic building in New York's Hell's Kitchen neighbourhood, was sold at one third of the price investors bought it for in 2018, a 67% discount. Photo via Instagram/W42st
Family Offices
June 26, 2024

European family offices eye bargains in tumbling US real estate

European family offices are taking advantage of falling US real estate prices, seeking opportunities…
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Nvidia's headquarters are in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Nvidia.
Asset Allocation
June 25, 2024

Nvidia mania: Luxembourg fund tops global exposure chart

Fund portfolios with allocations to the U.S. producer of next-generation artificial intelligence…
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Investing
June 25, 2024

Value investing is dead, long live value investing

A company’s human capital is difficult to value, but the art of attracting and retaining talent is…
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Van Lanschot Kempen
Private Banks
June 25, 2024

Van Lanschot Kempen eyes bigger market share in Belgium

Amsterdam-based investment firm Van Lanschot Kempen is keen to expand its market share in Belgium.
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ELTIF
Investing
June 24, 2024

Tax breaks seen as essential for Eltif success in European markets

European ambitions to boost capital flow through increased retail investment, exemplified by the…
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Ludovico Phalippou of Oxford University (left)
Investing
June 24, 2024

Benelux pension funds are major contributors to US private equity bonuses

Research by Ludovic Phalippou of Oxford University reveals that Benelux pension funds are the third…
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