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Investing
today

Higher rates weigh on EMD more than geopolitics

The unrest in the Middle East has affected Emerging Market Debt (EMD) through rising rates and…
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Investing
today

Oversubscription of bond issuances creates a snowball effect

The fact that some bond issuances are now oversubscribed by as much as ten times illustrates how…
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Stephen Miran (left) was sworn in as Fed governor in September last year. Photo: Federal Reserve.
Investing
today

Iran conflict hits Miran’s housing assumption

The conflict between the US and Iran is hitting the core of the Federal Reserve’s rate strategy. The…
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Supervision
Yesterday

New EU rules raise the bar for ESG rating providers

A sweeping new EU regulation for ESG rating providers is set to reshape a market that Morningstar…
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Han Dieperink
Opinion
Yesterday

Europe is the biggest victim of the war against Iran

The war against Iran has now lasted a month, and the consequences are becoming visible at a rapid…
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The panel discussion on Luxembourg wealth management at the Alfi conference last week. Photo: Alfi.
Wealth Managers
March 30, 2026

Trust, tax, tech: Luxembourg's formula for front-office growth

For years, Luxembourg has been where funds are domiciled, administered, and reported on, while the…
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News
March 30, 2026

SEC chair calls earlier crypto approach ‘a brake on innovation’

Now that the US SEC has placed most digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, outside its…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
March 30, 2026

Chart of the week: the end of the macro investor

If there is one thing that characterizes the investment world, it is that it is full of clichés…
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Asset Allocation
March 27, 2026

Eltif growth meets market reality

An Irish long-term investment fund has suspended redemptions after investor withdrawals exceeded its…
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Expert Panel
March 27, 2026

Morningstar: two speeds at Blackrock and UBS AM

Blackrock is an established behemoth with total assets that easily overwhelm its closest rivals…
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Edin Mujagic
Opinion
March 27, 2026

Christine Lagarde has always remained a politician

Faithful readers of this column know that I am deeply concerned about the politicization of the…
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Asset Allocation
March 26, 2026

Investors underestimate risk capacity Yale finds

For decades, investors have been told to balance risk with a simple formula: the 60/40 split between…
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Investing
March 26, 2026

‘Health care can regain its role as a safe haven’

The health care sector continues to lag behind the broader equity market, but according to sector…
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Lars Kalbreier. Photo: Quintet.
Transfers
March 26, 2026

Transfers: Quintet, BNPP AM, Arendt, CSSF, Aztec, HSBC, Deutsche

This week’s overview of appointments and transfers includes updates from Quintet, Arendt, CSSF…
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