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 …

European asset managers must pursue economies of scale to stay competitive with their US counterparts, argues Vincent Juvyns, market strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management. Fragmentation across Europe’s capital markets is also a key issue that hinders …

French banks are making significant strides that could reshape the European asset management landscape. The acquisition of AXA Investment Managers by BNP Paribas heralds a new era under Basel III regulations, according to Mediobanca’s bank analyst Andrea …

It’s a cold, early September morning as Lucie Bouchon sets out for work. She takes the country roads to avoid traffic but ends up stuck behind a tractor. Arriving an hour late, she and her colleague, Hans Pendler, seriously consider moving to 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

Breaking into the trillion-dollar club: Europe’s asset management challenge

The French have made the ‘banking dream’ come true with BNP-AXA deal

Choosing Luxembourg over commuting