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Thomas Heinzl. Photo: Quintet.
Transfers
December 18, 2025

Transfers: Chris Allen to step down as CEO at Quintet Private Bank

Luxembourg-headquartered and Qatar-owned Quintet Private Bank has announced a major leadership…
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Michael Lasala & Ludwig Graf, Citi
Investing
December 17, 2025

Weather aside, Luxembourg is winning over young bankers

Luxembourg is full of opportunities to explore the world of private banking and make your mark…
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Comeback of Europe. Image: Defigners
Investing
December 17, 2025

Europe thé comeback category for 2026, according to asset managers

Around one-third of asset managers active in Europe expect a comeback for European equities in 2026…
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Skyline banks Frankfurt. Photo by Matthias Münning on Unsplash
Asset Allocation
December 17, 2025

Europe’s banks have very little room to absorb shocks

Europe’s banks are heading into 2026 with solid balance sheets, but with less room for error. After…
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Investing
December 16, 2025

‘Coffee prices are excessively high’

Volatile prices make the coffee market an attractive arena for trading. However, downside risks…
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Microsoft
Investing
December 16, 2025

Corporate bonds challenge government debt as a safe haven

Are bonds issued by well-known champion companies as safe as government debt? More and more…
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Han Dieperink
Opinion
December 16, 2025

The balance of trade equilibrium

Last week, China’s trade surplus crossed the threshold of one thousand billion dollar for the first…
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Charles Desnos, Quintet
Investing
December 15, 2025

The next generation of private banking still relies on trust, says Quintet's Charles Desnos

As the world of private banking expands to the next generation of clients, non-traditional sectors…
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Investing
December 15, 2025

Inflation and tight spreads: bonds discouraged for 2026

Stay away next year from “long” government bonds and from corporate bonds, both high yield and…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
December 15, 2025

Chart of the week: the confrontation

Market sentiment in fixed income is turning quickly. Within just a few weeks, investors and even…
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Alessia Berardi. Photo: Amundi.
Investing
December 12, 2025

India gains recognition as diversification anchor

India is drawing fresh interest from global investors as domestic demand, rapid digitalization and a…
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Expert Panel
December 12, 2025

Morningstar: AllianceBernstein vs Pimco in high-yield bonds

Prudent risk management is vital in high-yield-bond investing. As this week’s Morningstar fund…
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Smallcaps
Asset Managers
December 11, 2025

Investors manage just fine with less research on smallcaps

European regulator Esma is advocating a revision of research rules, expected to take effect next…
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Samantha Ricciardi. Photo: Santander AM.
Transfers
December 11, 2025

Transfers: Fidelity, La Française, Partners Group, Palana, Schuman, URW, Robeco

This week’s roundup of people transfers and appointments.
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