Erik Breen

Jeroen Blokland
Investing
October 23, 2023

Italy’s debt landscape: A déjà vu of 2012 or worse?

As Italy’s 10-year interest rate hovers around 5 percent, flashbacks to late 2012 become inescapable…
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Thursday's LPEA panel on exits.
Investing
October 23, 2023

A Nasdaq in Luxembourg? ‘I beg you. Build it.’

Luxembourg, take the initiative for a European Nasdaq market. Take your expertise in financial…
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CSSF's Marco Zwick and FCA's Mhairi Jackson on stage at ALFI's London meeting on Thursday. Photo: ALFI.
Asset Managers
October 20, 2023

Luxembourg funds to become subject to new regime in UK 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial supervisor, plans to introduce a new…
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CSSF's headquarters on Rue d'Arlon in Luxembourg. Photo: Max Severijns.
Investing
October 19, 2023

Despite growth, private assets remain concentrated

Luxembourg’s alternative investment funds (AIFs) continued to show resilience and growth last year…
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Investing
October 19, 2023

Geopolitical tensions reshape investors’ trust in Treasuries

The escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas challenges the appeal of US government bonds as a…
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Stephanie Yon-Courtin, member of the European Parliament - Renew Europe, France, vice president of the ECON committee. Photo: European Parliament.
Private Banks
October 19, 2023

Investors may draw short end in tussle over retail strategy

The industry’s objections to a divisive EU Retail Investment Package are being heard in Brussels, it…
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Fees and costs. Image via Mike Lawrance on Flickr CC-BY-2.0.
News
October 19, 2023

Investment fund costs swing widely, Fitz data shows

Investment fund costs for both retail investors and institutions have become more volatile in 2022…
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Gregory Kennedy, IO columnist. Image: IO.
Sector
October 19, 2023

I do not regret that my crypto investments lost money

It was 2020, and there were countless stories of young investors becoming millionaires overnight by…
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Transfers
October 19, 2023

Transfer Thursday: CKP, La Française, Linklaters, Allianz

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments and promotions includes updates from Linklaters…
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Pieter Laan
Asset Allocation
October 18, 2023

High-yield senior loans gain traction despite niche status

Senior loans, currently the highest-yielding bonds, witness substantial inflows in tracker funds. In…
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Dirk Coveliers
Opinion
October 18, 2023

Luxembourg Sicavs eligible for Belgian tax treaty

What for decades proved a disadvantage for the Luxembourg fund industry is now quietly becoming an…
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Wealth Managers
October 18, 2023

Investors seek uniformity in the ESG data maze

Sustainability data has emerged as a vital component for investors, but they grapple with a plethora…
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October 17, 2023

Japanese stocks outshine, yet global investors hesitate

Despite posting impressive gains in 2023, Japanese equities seem under-appreciated among global…
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Tour of Flanders passing the Oude Kwaremont, 2016. Photo: Raymond Frenken
Sector
October 17, 2023

Despite real estate draw, athletes urged to diversify

Real estate dominates the investment portfolios of top athletes, especially footballers, but experts…
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