Thomas Laureys

Quintet event on the real estate
Asset Managers
February 7, 2024

Hopes for real estate sector revival risk disappointment

Those who make money in Luxembourg’s real estate sector are still in shock after the arrival in this…
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Investing
February 7, 2024

The law of increasing excess returns

The landscape of the technology industry has been dramatically reshaped since the onset of the…
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Financial markets. Photo via RawPixel CC0.
Asset Managers
February 7, 2024

‘Outperformance of US equities difficult to maintain’

Experts from Schroders, Robeco, and Franklin Templeton advise maintaining a cautious stance on the…
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Pictet Asset Management has an office on the Kirchberg Plateau in Luxembourg. Photo: IO
Asset Allocation
February 6, 2024

Pictet sees ‘tactical opportunity’ in stocks, Gilts

Pictet Asset Management has shifted its investment strategy, upgrading its allocations to global…
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Asset Managers
February 6, 2024

Europe has the same commercial property problems as US

Not only the US commercial real estate market is struggling with historically low prices due to…
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Mind the gap. Photo by Ged Carroll via Flickr CC-BY-2.0.
Asset Managers
February 6, 2024

European ManCos struggle with adverse impact reporting

Only one in five management companies in Europe are publishing a legally required statement…
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Laws and Regulations
February 6, 2024

Navigating greenwashing and regulatory shifts

A focus on sustainability, digital resilience, and regulatory compliance will significantly…
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CSSF seen drafting EU best practice for handling NAV errors 
Asset Managers
February 5, 2024

CSSF: Luxembourg funds, at €5,285 bln, back to growth

Luxembourg funds continued their recovery from a slight decline in October 2023 by amounting at year…
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Guy Wagner, BLI
Investing
February 5, 2024

BLI’s Wagner: Recession still possible despite optimism

Amid widespread cautionary optimism, some economists say the global economy is still at risk of a…
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Jeroen Blokland
Investing
February 5, 2024

Is it really different this time?

“I’ve got to say, I’m usually skeptical of the phrase “ This time is different.” More often than not…
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ESMA's headquarters are in Paris. Photo: ESMA.
Supervision
February 2, 2024

Esma: high risk of corrections, especially in private markets

Europe’s top financial supervisory authority is warning investors of a high risk of corrections in…
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Harvey Schwarz, CEO of The Carlyle Group.
Asset Managers
February 2, 2024

Carlyle bites back in debate over risks in private credit

The Bank of England (BoE) this week reiterated its concerns about the risks of higher interest rates…
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Robbert Booij. Photo: Eurex.
Transfers
February 1, 2024

Robbert Booij appointed as new CEO of Eurex Frankfurt

In a significant leadership change, Robbert Booij has been announced as the new Chief Executive…
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Office handshake. Photo via Pickpic CC-BY-2.0.
Asset Managers
February 1, 2024

Transfer Thursday: Fidelity, Alma LED, Fundcraft

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