Heavy rainfall in Spain led to floods in October, causing over 10 billion euro in damages. This is yet another manifestation of the global water crisis, which poses an economic risk to investors. Risk management increasingly involves steering towards …

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments includes news from GSK Stockmann, Santander Asset Management, Deutsche Boerse, and HSBC. GSK Stockmann Hawa Mahamoud, Chara Papagiannidi (photo), and Marie-Therese Wich have been promoted to counsel at …

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management has identified European smallcaps as a standout investment opportunity for 2025, labelling them “deeply undervalued”. The firm's CIO, Benjamin Melman, presented the firm’s outlook for the coming year, highlighting key …

Luxembourg’s new blockchain boosts distributed ledger technology for securities and introduces a 'control agent,' offering new possibilities for fund distribution and innovation. Benjamin Schaub of the intas.tech consultancy and Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra at …

Sustainable finance investments continue to grow, but their effectiveness in driving tangible progress on global or local environmental challenges remains difficult to substantiate. Demonstrating the impact of sustainable investment remains a significant …

Avoid European equities and steer clear of most bonds. According to major investment houses, this is the key strategy to prevent issues in investment portfolios next year. Extremely narrow spreads on corporate bonds, rising government deficits, weak …

Luxembourg is undergoing a significant reform of its corporate accounting framework with the introduction of draft bill no. 8286 on 28 July 2023 (the " New Draft Law "). The New Draft Law aims to modernise and consolidate Luxembourg’s accounting rules, …

VanEck, the US-based pioneer of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has launched VanEck Direct, a new app that enables the company to sell investment products directly to retail investors—bypassing banks and brokers. This marks a significant step in opening its …

The financial world loves a good comeback story, and in 2024, bonds were hailed as the perfect asset for a rate-cutting cycle. Despite fewer cuts than anticipated, the ‘bonds are back’ narrative itself has returned with renewed vigour. Vanguard seems …

Some macroeconomic indicators carry more weight than others. But does this mean investors always pay attention to the right ones? I doubt it. That’s why, in this column, I focus on a once-reliable recession predictor whose effectiveness is fading, and …

Water challenges force investors to make certain financial choices

Transfers: GSK Stockmann, Deutsche Boerse, HSBC

European smallcaps ‘deeply undervalued’, says Edmond de Rothschild AM

Loyens & Loeff: Blockchain IV law from a German law perspective

Tangible sustainable investment benefits still hard to substantiate

Stay away from bonds and European equities in 2025

NRF: Revamping Luxembourg's corporate accounting framework

VanEck uses Dutch market to pilot direct ETF distribution app

Wait, bonds are back? Still?

Chart of the week: How a forgotten recession indicator is becoming even more important