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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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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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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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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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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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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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Private Banks
March 10, 2022

ING braces for Luxembourg AML indictment

Dutch financial group ING is bracing for a criminal indictment in Luxembourg over its failure to…
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News
March 10, 2022

ECB creates 'optionalities' to deal with uncertainty

The European Central Bank on Thursday opened the doors to a potential eurozone rate hike in the…
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News
March 10, 2022

Luxembourg’s space strategy faces reset

Luxembourg’s space sector is about to undergo a top level strategic review, with a reassessment to…
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