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Asset Allocation
July 1, 2024

China’s sudden electric car boom stirs strategic concerns

China’s rapid emergence as a market leader in electric vehicles (EVs) has sparked significant…
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Jeroen Blokland
Investing
July 1, 2024

Will debt sink the American empire?

With the United States facing another daunting budget deficit of seven percent of GDP this year…
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Private Banks
June 28, 2024

Luxembourg banks struggling with compliance, AML

Luxembourg’s banking sector, once heralded for its stability and strong governance, is now grappling…
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June 28, 2024

Fund Radar: Investor appetite fuels Euro high-yield bonds

European high-yield bond spreads narrowed in May, driven by strong corporate earnings and investor…
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Investing
June 27, 2024

Investors seek shelter abroad amid French election chaos

The spread on French government bonds has peaked again, showing that financial markets are on edge…
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Nicole Thomé, head of business development at Banque de Luxembourg and CAIA chapter head Luxembourg
Transfers
June 27, 2024

Transfer Thursday: Caia, DLA, CMS, PwC, EY, Esma, Fundcraft

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news includes updates…
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Asset Managers
June 26, 2024

CSSF confirms Amundi’s Nvidia holdings within legal limits

Luxembourg financial regulator CSSF has confirmed that the 34.49 percent holding in Nvidia by an…
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Daniele Antonucci, chief investment officer at Quintet Private Bank in Luxembourg.
Asset Allocation
June 26, 2024

Quintet says Europe improving faster than US

Despite the rightward tilt of the recent European parliamentary elections, Quintet Private Bank’s…
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Family Offices
June 26, 2024

European family offices eye bargains in tumbling US real estate

European family offices are taking advantage of falling US real estate prices, seeking opportunities…
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Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra, Loyens & Loeff.
Expert Panel
June 26, 2024

New guidelines for naming ESG funds: challenges for fund managers

Esma’s new guidelnies on using ESG or sustainability related terms in fund names may have massive…
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