The collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has pushed France to a critical juncture, marking what some economists are calling “the end of the free ride” for a country long criticised for its fiscal indiscipline. Bond markets meanwhile …

Most fund houses believe the US stock market offers the best opportunities for high returns next year, despite already high valuations. In contrast, the outlook for Europe is bleak. This emerges from a survey conducted by Investment Officer among a dozen …

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments includes news from Lombard Odier, Waystone, Allianz Global Investors, Stepstone, Stibbe, AKD Luxembourg and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Jessica Rabut and Stephane …

The world is in a state of constant chaos: political instability in Europe, Trump back in the White House, ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and a China struggling with economic recovery. In these turbulent times, making predictions that truly …

This autumn, European regulators have introduced a series of tightened measures targeting key aspects of the region's fund sector. Together, these reforms underscore the shifting regulatory priorities aimed at safeguarding investors while navigating the …

Institutional investors worldwide are accelerating their shift towards sustainable private markets, according to three studies conducted by L&G, Schroders, and Montana Capital Partners. They are increasing allocations to ESG-focused sectors such as …

ING Luxembourg has agreed to transfer approximately 18,000 retail clients with basic daily banking needs to BGL BNP Paribas. This move comes as part of ING’s strategic pivot to focus on private banking and wholesale banking services, a shift announced …

Luxembourg financial regulator the CSSF has started identifying pilot projects to explore artificial intelligence applications based on a new Luxembourg-based cloud computing platform incorporating Google services. The move is seen in part as a way to …

In the United States, a sense of self-satisfaction about Europe is palpable. But how sustainable is this bravado? Debt underpins America’s dominance, yet even that has its limits. As one economist puts it, “There’s an illusion of invincibility in the …

Financial journalists and market experts have a new gimmick: the "Trump trade". With another four years of the Trump show ahead, we might derive all sorts of investment ideas from the yet-to-be-implemented policies. But I have my doubts about most of …

End of France’s free ride sparks Eurozone stability fears

Fund houses see strong opportunities in US stocks

Transfers: Lombard Odier, Waystone, AllianzGI, Stibbe, AKD

Saxo sees demise of Opec, Nvdia rally, and 3D-printed hearts

Eltif 2.0, outsourcing, and tax in focus

Institutional investors aim for greater sustainability in private markets

ING to transfer 18,000 retail clients to BGL BNP Paribas

CSSF embraces Luxembourg-based AI cloud in digital push

Thirty-six trillion reasons to question the American bravoure

Chart of the week: fade the trade