Markets can often be inscrutable, as seen in December's US inflation data, which showed a rise in headline inflation to 3.4 percent, unexpectedly surpassing the forecast of 3.2 percent. Shares have been muddling along since, in a reaction seemingly …

In the private equity (PE) market, a significant shift is occurring as Limited Partners (LPs) increasingly demand the release of funds from older investments before considering new commitments. This change comes amidst a backdrop of unprecedented levels …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from Euroclear, Arrow Global, Partners Group and KPMG Luxembourg. Valérie Urbain Valérie Urbain (photo) has been selected by the board of Euroclear as the …

The use of liquidity pockets for open-ended Eltifs, European long term investment funds, remains to be clarified by the European Commission. In their first contribution as Knowledge Partners for Investment Officer , Marc Meyers and Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra …

European financial services had witnessed a marked decline in global market share over the past 15 years, particularly within the asset management sector. This trend was highlighted in a joint report by OMFIF and Luxembourg For Finance, which focused on …

Small-cap stocks in Europe seem to be making a comeback. After two years of declining relative valuations, the usual premium these stocks hold over large caps has vanished, even turning into a discount at the end of last year. However, recent weeks have …

The European Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in 2023, with assets under management reaching an unprecedented 1,563.5 billion euro. This growth was bolstered by significant estimated net inflows of 155.6 billion euro, …

Encore un feu d’artifice fiscal inattendu et spectaculaire pour la fin de l’année : si la réforme fiscale du ministre Van Peteghem n’a finalement pas abouti cet été, la modification de la taxe Caïman qui a été votée au Parlement ce jeudi 21 décembre 2023 …

Arendt, a law firm specialising in Luxembourg law, has expanded its international presence with the opening of a new office in Frankfurt. This move is aimed at enhancing their services for German-speaking clients and those involved in the German market. …

Partners Group, a publicly-traded Swiss private market investment manager that draws a third of its revenue from Luxembourg, has announced an increase in assets under management of 8 percent to 147 billion dollars as per end 2023. The firm said it …

Markets’ inscrutable movements

LPs become more demanding as dry powder grows

Transfer Thursday: Euroclear, Arrow, Partners Group, KPMG

The future of open-ended Eltifs is still undecided

‘Stunted’ EU fund sector requires more diverse investor base

European small caps are staging a comeback

European ETF assets hit record high in 2023

Cayman belge en chasse au Luxembourg

Arendt boosts German services with Frankfurt office

Partners Group 2023 AuM up 8% at 147 billion dollars