In the world of technology and innovation, few names command as much respect as Geoffrey Hinton, often dubbed the "Godfather of AI." However, recent remarks from this AI luminary have sparked a heated debate on the role of artificial intelligence in our …

Luxembourg-based fund services firm Fuchs Asset Management, which saw its parent company enter liquidation in July, is embarking on a new chapter through a strategic partnership with Trustmoore, a fund services company headquartered in Amsterdam. This …

The ambition of the financial sector to further democratise private markets in the Netherlands is not yet convincingly reflected in practice. The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has reported a lack of enthusiasm for the European Long-Term …

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's recent announcement that U.S. interest rates will hold steady at 5.25% to 5.5% has sparked a debate among investment professionals about what would be best for asset owners: a "soft landing" or a full-blown …

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments includes appointments at Apex Group and at EY . Stephen Geddes Stephen Geddes (photo) has been appointed as regional head for the United Kingdom at global asset services provider Apex Group. He joined …

Luxembourg's Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) announced on Monday that Marco Zwick's mandate as the director in charge of supervising investment funds has been renewed for an additional five years, effective from September 1, 2023. …

FE fundinfo, a Luxembourg-based specialist in fund information, has announced the acquisition of Paris-based firm Adjuto. The move aims to bolster its fee and distribution channel management solutions. Financial details were not disclosed. Adjuto brings …

At the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry's (Alfi) global distribution conference held on Wednesday in Kirchberg, the subject of retail investors took center stage. The focus was driven by the European Commission's retail investment strategy and …

In a rapidly shifting economic landscape, leverage presents a distinct challenge. The private debt market emerges as a beacon of adaptability, with expertise and tailored solutions becoming crucial determinants of success, writes Yvonne Narin serves, …

Mention "whistleblower" in Luxembourg and a shiver still courses through the Grand Duchy, even though nearly a decade has elapsed since the 2014 LuxLeaks scandal. The government, consultancy firms, and segments of the financial sector remain skittish when …

Friend or Foe? FondsEvent debates AI’s dual nature

Fuchs in buyout with Trustmoore, rebrands as Funds Avenue

Democratisation of private markets is not convincing

Why a recession could be the best thing for your portfolio

Geddes named head of UK at Apex, Cannella to lead TMT at EY

Mandates of top CSSF supervisors Zwick, Wampach extended

FE fundinfo buys Adjuto, boosting French, Swiss client base

Confusion over ‘retail’ casts cloud over Eltif’s prospects

Private debt solutions: tailor-made or one-size-fits-all?

In Flux: The intrinsic power of whistleblowing