The private debt market's robust growth is largely attributed to tighter regulations imposed on commercial banks. A recent US banking crisis, coupled with stricter Basel IV norms, propels this surge. Additionally, tight monetary policies are leading to a …

The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently reported that money growth in the eurozone saw a decline in August. The M3, a broad measure of money supply, witnessed a drop for the first time in over a decade. This further dip in money supply during August …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments and promotions includes updates from Fidelity, KPMG Luxembourg, Kneip, Creutz & Partners and Allen & Overy. Talib Sheikh Jupiter Asset Management’s Talib Sheikh (photo) will join Fidelity later this year, …

The Luxembourg government, represented by prime minister Xavier Bettel and finance minister Yuriko Backes, on Tuesday officially inaugurated Bank of America’s new branch in Luxembourg. The office was already opened on 10 May. Speaking five days before the …

Investors often overlook the growth potential of companies exposed to megatrends like the energy transition and artificial intelligence. Those who discern the transformative potential early and stay invested might reap significant returns in the next …

European ESG funds face a record number of closures as greenwashing scrutiny intensifies and the allure of higher fees diminishes, data shows. With 51 closures of ESG-listed European funds in the second quarter, this period witnessed an all-time high. The …

After a significant reclassification wave last year, many hesitate to award their funds the highest sustainability label, lacking the commercial upsides of SFDR 9 reporting. Fidelity in September announced the addition of eight funds to its roster, all …

The sustainable finance sector has faced a whirlwind over the past two years. From greenwashing scandals and SFDR downgrades to unreliable ESG data and politicised debates in the US, the landscape is ever-evolving. Topping it off, a recent Morningstar …

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, on Tuesday said it plans a comprehensive review next year of industry efforts to integrate sustainability in investment firms’ suitability …

JP Morgan's recent decision to incorporate India into its Emerging Market bond index has ignited institutional interest in the world's leading emerging market government bond. However, full acceptance still has significant barriers to overcome. India's …

Unpacking the growth of private debt

ECB Watch: Money supply’s role in inflation

Transfers: Fidelity, Kneip, KPMG, Creutz, Allen & Overy

Bettel, Backes inaugurate BoA’s Luxembourg office

‘Our growth stocks could increase fivefold’

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

ESG funds reluctant to explore SFDR Article 9 dilemmas

In Flux: As the green dust settles...

Esma plans review on investors’ sustainability preferences

Indian debt seeps into portfolios, but lacks real acceptance