Luxembourg has never felt like a real country to me. It's hard to explain, but it has always seemed like an anomaly in the heart of Europe. This perception is partly shaped by my upbringing, which kept me outside of Luxembourg’s social fabric. Over 40 …

The gap between the US and European stock markets has rarely been so wide. This week, the escalation in Ukraine has driven the markets even further apart. One sector, ironically enough, is bravely holding its ground: defense. For investors looking to …

The Belgian UCI tax on Luxembourg funds remains a longstanding point of contention between the two countries. However, a recent ruling by the Ghent Court of Appeal has delivered significant legal and tax advantages for Luxembourg Sicavs. In practice, …

No less than four of the five wealthiest municipalities in Belgium are located in the Province of Luxembourg, which borders the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. This Belgian province—particularly its border areas—has been identified as an attractive growth …

Disruptive technology is shaping nearly every aspect of the global asset management industry, from growth and competition to innovation and acquisitions, according to PWC's Asset and Wealth Management Survey 2024 . The consultancy surveyed 264 asset …

Le président de la Fed, Jerome Powell, n’en fait aucun mystère : avec ses collègues, il souhaite ramener les taux d’intérêt au niveau magique, mais impossible à définir, qu’est le taux neutre. Et pour étayer ce discours, les membres du FOMC ont intégré …

Interest in water funds, like sustainable investing more broadly, has recently waned among investors. This marks a departure from the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw significant inflows. Although there are more than 40 different funds in this …

Europe’s equity market is increasingly viewed as a neglected corner of global investing—overshadowed, overlooked, and unloved. Vincent Mortier, group chief investment officer at Amundi, summed it up: “Europe has become like China, a kind of forgotten …

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in the fund and asset management community in and outside Luxembourg includes updates from Goodwin, DWS, Abrdn, Neuberger Berman, Taskize, and others. Codrina Constantinescu Codrina Constantinescu has …

Germany’s decision to hold early elections on 23 February could reshape its economic and fiscal policies, with potential implications for German Bunds’ role as Europe’s fiscal anchor. In times of uncertainty, investors have historically turned to Bunds, …

Luxembourg: Living parallel lives

Defense stocks shield Europe against market malaise

UCI tax: Ghent court provides relief for Luxembourg funds

Province of Luxembourg: a promising field for private bankers

Asset owners see tech reducing dependence on managers

Chart of the week: L’inflation, mais laquelle ?

Morningstar: interest in water funds declines

Europe’s forgotten market: can unloved investments stage a comeback?

Transfer Thursday: Goodwin, DWS, Abrdn, Neuberger Berman, Taskize

The traditional anchor status of German Bunds is under pressure