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A pro-Ukraine protest in Brussels on 8 March. Photo: EC.
Asset Managers
March 16, 2022

Pictet chief strategist Donay: systemic crisis risks ‘well on’

It almost sounds like a call to run for the hills. Get rid of your risky assets, go defensive, and…
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The Federal Reserve building in Washington. Photo by Rafael Sandana, CC via Flickr.
Asset Managers
March 15, 2022

Investors bracing for FOMC rate hike, Russia default 

There are a number of important events expected this week that will affect investors. The most…
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Soňa Stadtelmeyer-Petru appointed Lead Sustainable Investing Strategist in EMEA. Photo: JPM Asset Management.
Transfers
March 15, 2022

People: JPM AM and BLI boost their sustainability teams

In the Luxembourg transfer market, Banque de Luxembourg Investments and JP Morgan Asset Management…
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EU flags at the European Commission building in Brussels. Photo via Unsplash.
Laws and Regulations
March 15, 2022

After false start, review sets up Eltifs for success

A comprehensive review by the European Commission has the potential to put the European long-term…
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Moscow. Photo via Unsplash.
Asset Allocation
March 15, 2022

Fitch sees 'limited contagion risk' from bond funds

European emerging-market bond funds pose limited contagion risk to the broader financial system in…
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Stock exchange: Photo by Ahmad Nawawi, CC via Flickr.
Supervision
March 14, 2022

Supervisors step up efforts to maintain financial stability

Financial supervisors in Luxembourg and elsewhere in Europe on Monday stepped up their efforts to…
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Asset Allocation
March 14, 2022

'Good moment to move into green bonds'

It is a good moment for investors to green their bond portfolios. The asset class is considered…
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Luxembourg's Finance Minister Yuriko Backes met with the IMF delegation last week. Photo: Luxembourg Finance Ministry.
Sector
March 14, 2022

IMF concerned over rising house prices in Luxembourg

Luxembourg’s financial system has weathered the pandemic well, but the Russia-Ukraine conflict poses…
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Coal mining and electricity production in Bełchatów, Poland. Photo CC via Flickr.
Asset Allocation
March 11, 2022

‘Switch to low carbon era may disrupt financial system’

An abrupt and disorderly transition to a low carbon economy risks disrupting the financial system as…
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European flag. Photo CC via Flickr.
Asset Allocation
March 11, 2022

Top 5: European equities offer value and dividends 

While US companies are generally praised for their quality, strong competitive advantages and high…
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