Erik Breen

Tuesday's meeting between prime minister Bettel, finance minister Backes and Bank of America representatives. Photo: Luxembourg government via Twitter.
Wealth Managers
October 4, 2023

Bettel, Backes inaugurate BoA’s Luxembourg office

The Luxembourg government, represented by prime minister Xavier Bettel and finance minister Yuriko…
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India.
Asset Managers
October 4, 2023

India’s bond market still lacks full acceptance

JP Morgan’s recent decision to incorporate India into its Emerging Market bond index has ignited…
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In Flux: Where there’s smoke…
Laws and Regulations
October 4, 2023

In Flux: ESG storm has yet to abate

The sustainable finance sector has faced a whirlwind over the past two years, and the storm shows no…
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Windmolens
Sector
October 4, 2023

ESG on shaky ground: Higher fees no longer justify the risk

European ESG funds face a record number of closures as greenwashing scrutiny intensifies and the…
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ESMA's headquarters are in Paris. Photo: ESMA.
Supervision
October 3, 2023

Esma to review investors’ sustainability preferences

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma), the EU’s financial markets regulator and…
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Andreas Medler, an Atoz partner in international & corporate tax
Asset Managers
October 3, 2023

As global tax rules shift, funds brace for Pillar 2’s arrival

A new global tax system is coming, putting globally-active Luxembourg firms, especially investment…
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Chiara Mosca, Commissioner at Italian financial supervisor Consob.
Asset Managers
October 3, 2023

Iosco’s next goal: aligned supervision on greenwashing

Securities supervisors worldwide are looking to coordinate and align their approaches to…
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Pierre Weimerskirch, country head of Apex Group Luxembourg, and Peter Hughes, CEO and founder of Apex Group. Photo: Raymond Frenken.
Asset Servicing
October 2, 2023

Apex’s growth in Luxembourg reflects shift in landscape

In this IO Talks podcast interview, Peter Hughes, CEO and founder of Apex Group, and Pierre…
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Jeroen Blokland
Investing
October 2, 2023

Consumer spending concerns: A glimpse into the future?

A recent chart from UBS has caught my attention. It indicates a surprising reluctance among…
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Hortsense Bioy, Morningstar.
October 2, 2023

At $534 bln, assets in climate focus show ‘gloomy reality’ 

Interest in sustainable investment is surging but it’s doing very little to keep climate change in…
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from left to right: Amélie Morel, Tom Michels, Nicolas Crochet, Fanny Nosetti-Perrot, Annick Drui, Julien Jonas, Luc Bauler. Photo: BLI.
Asset Managers
September 29, 2023

BLI teams up with Funds For Good to unveil impact funds

BLI - Banque de Luxembourg Investments (BLI) and Funds For Good on Friday unveiled two new joint…
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ETF. Image: gotcredit.com via Flickr
Investing
September 29, 2023

ETFs growing twice as fast as Ucits funds, PwC study shows

EU-domiciled Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs, are growing at twice the speed of traditional Ucits…
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ESMA's headquarters are in Paris. Photo: ESMA.
Supervision
September 29, 2023

Esma emphasises digital and green in 2024 programme

The European Securities and Markets Authority, Esma, on Thursday posted its 2024 work programme…
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Deutsche Bank's offices in Frankfurt. Image: Deutsche Bank.
Private Banks
September 29, 2023

European banks more profitable than ever

The European banking sector has witnessed a remarkable resurgence, chalking up its best performance…
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