No other country evokes such mixed feelings in the West as China. While geopolitical strategists predict it will surpass the United States as the dominant global power this century, investors see a nation increasingly constrained by state control. As a …

Naturally, the interest rate decision and everything surrounding it took centre stage earlier this month when the board of the European Central Bank (ECB) met in Frankfurt. And of course, during the press conference, questions focused on what we can …

Luxembourg’s financial regulator has issued a relatively small fine for a class of transgression with huge implications for the industry: valuations of funds, in particular for unlisted alternative investments. With the CSSF having released its first …

Luxembourg’s financial watchdog, the CSSF, has made important changes to its rules for valuations of investment funds, the first in two decades. While many things stay the same, some key updates—like lowering limits for money market funds and adding new …

Many investors mistakenly conclude that China and the United States are completely different due to their distinct financial (and societal) systems. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Both nations’ faltering economic engines are kept …

Quintet Private Bank announced on Thursday the launch of its Luxembourg-based Finnish desk by building a new team that it hired from competitor Union Bancaire Privée in the Grand Duchy. The new team, consisting of five seasoned Finnish professionals …

Former Portuguese finance minister and Morgan Stanley banker Maria Luís Albuquerque, known for her austerity-heavy tenure during the eurozone crisis, emerged this week as the European Commission’s nominee for the influential role of Commissioner for …

Pharmaceutical companies were once known for their strong growth potential, but slowing revenue growth, lower valuations, and higher dividend yields have given them a more mixed profile in recent years. However, over the past three years, Novo Nordisk and …

Luxembourg has been outpaced in the development of exchange-traded funds by Ireland. However, steps have been taken to improve Luxembourg’s offer. Investment Officer has spoken with people involved in the recent launch of a new Luxembourg-domiciled …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news in the fund and asset management community in and around Luxembourg includes updates from Alfi, Marsh McLennan, EY Luxembourg and Amundi. Corinne Lamesch Corinne Lamesch …

China: Tech titan or ticking economic time bomb?

Lagarde unintentionally reveals a glimpse behind the ECB-scene

Fine for Vistra over valuation errors heralds new regime in Luxembourg

NAV errors: Tighter control, clearer guidance seek to improve fund valuations

China, a copy of the United States

Quintet lifts UBP team to target 100,000 Finnish millionaires

Banker Albuquerque faces scrutiny as EU finance chief

Fund Radar: Pharma companies regain their growth trajectory

Lux-domiciled CLO-ETF fund sees advantage in Luxembourg approach

Transfer Thursday: Alfi, Marsh McLennan, EY, Amundi