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Laws and Regulations
December 23, 2024

Derailing of Basel III sends investors back to U.S. banks

Donald Trump’s re-election has derailed the proposed stricter Basel III regulations for banks…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
December 23, 2024

Chart of the week: China’s broken growth model

The financial media are buzzing with stories about the impact of Donald Trump as president…
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Hugo Lasat
Asset Managers
December 20, 2024

Hugo Lasat steps down at Degroof Petercam, Sylvie Huret new CEO

Degroof Petercam has appointed Sylvie Huret as its new chief executive, succeeding Hugo Lasat, who…
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Institutional
December 20, 2024

Swap spreads go negative: Should investors ditch swaps for bonds?

Swap rates have fallen below European government bond yields for several weeks—a rare shift that is…
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Expert Panel
December 20, 2024

Morningstar: fast-growing Africa still fails to attract investors

The African continent appears to generate little enthusiasm among investors. In fact, the total…
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Marc Flammang and Xavier Rubbens
Private Banks
December 19, 2024

Intesa’s Luxembourg private bank bets big on digital future

Luxembourg-based Intesa Sanpaolo Wealth Management is positioning itself to lead the charge into a…
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Transfers
December 19, 2024

Transfers: BNPP AM, Loyens & Loeff, Esma, Stibbe, Deloitte Switzerland

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in and around Luxembourg includes updates from…
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Investing
December 18, 2024

Only columnists spot signs of a bubble in US stocks

Wall Street’s relentless climb offers both a spectacular show and a precarious wager on the world’s…
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Investing
December 18, 2024

Challenging exit market hindered private investors in 2024

In 2024, valuations in private markets stabilised, and deal volumes picked up somewhat, making this…
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Gregory Kennedy
Opinion
December 18, 2024

Luxembourg’s balancing act

How much state is too much state in Luxembourg’s financial sector? Gregory Kennedy explores the fine…
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Asset Allocation

Blackrock tops fund inflows in Q1 as Aberdeen and Eurizon retreat

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Asset Allocation

ESG investing retreats in language, not in portfolios

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Maud Reinalter, CIO Belfius Asset Management
Asset Managers

Belfius closes JP Morgan sub-fund due to performance and lack of interest

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Investing

ETF investors lose faith in U.S. and turn to Europe

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Han Dieperink
Opinion

Safe havens in investment portfolios

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