The European banking sector has witnessed a remarkable resurgence, chalking up its best performance since the 2007 financial crisis, according to a recent Deutsche Bank research report. Notably, European banks have narrowed the long-standing performance …

The European Securities and Markets Authority, Esma, on Thursday posted its 2024 work programme, emphasising digital and green transitions against a backdrop of economic challenges including inflation and geopolitical strains. Esma said it plans to …

Luxembourg needs to make a bigger effort to supervise the non-financial sector and better scrutinize real estate firms, trust companies, notaries and services firms, the world’s top body to fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism said on …

In this IO Talks podcast interview, Peter Hughes, CEO and founder of Apex Group, and Pierre Weimerskirch, the firm’s Luxembourg head, discussed strategic ambitions in Luxembourg, highlighting the region’s increasing dominance in the global investment …

Paris-based asset manager Carmignac has announced a series of new appointments to bolster its Patrimoine fund, which has a substantial Luxembourg component. Guillaume Rigeade, Eliezer Ben Zimra, Jacques Hirsch and Christophe Moulin are stepping in as …

Universal Investment Group on Wednesday announced the launch of a new Luxembourg-based joint venture together with investment advisory Alumia, a MiFID regulated investment advisory firm providing clients with access to innovative investment strategies. …

Key players in the Luxembourg financial industry’s effort to prioritise green goals are simultaneously ensuring that oil & gas companies can continue to warm the planet, in some cases until late this century, according to a news investigation by the …

Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has transitioned its Luxembourg offices to a more expansive space in the Vertigo Polaris Building, demonstrating a solid commitment to its European operations in the Grand Duchy. The inauguration …

Despite growing optimism about investment conditions, the latest Goldman Sachs Asset Management survey indicates that a majority of investors still view private equity as too expensive. The survey, conducted in June and July 2023, interviewed over 200 …

Urban Angehrn, the former chief executive of the Swiss financial regulator, FINMA, recently stepped down , citing the toll on his health from "permanent stress levels," months after orchestrating the rescue of Credit Suisse by UBS. However, it is not only …

European banks more profitable than ever

Esma emphasises digital and green in 2024 work programme

FATF: Luxembourg needs to bolster non-financial supervision

Apex’s growth in Luxembourg reflects shift in global landscape

Carmignac appoints four co-managers at Patrimoine fund

UI eyes distribution boost by partnering with Alumia

‘Luxembourg finance sector supports fossil fuel funding’

Blackstone Europe sets up new office in Luxembourg

Private equity still deemed overvalued despite optimism

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