Erik Breen

Eltifs are European long-term investment funds.
March 11, 2024

Eltif 2.0: EC wants to abandon mandatory redemption period

The European Commission wants to abandon plans for a mandatory, 12-month redemption notice period…
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Nvidia's headquarters are in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Nvidia.
Asset Managers
March 11, 2024

Nvidia, world’s ‘most important stock’, keeps investors on edge

As its market value surpasses two trillion dollars, investment analysts praise Nvidia’s vision and…
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Opinion
March 11, 2024

Deglobalisation is a fact

In the ever-escalating tech tug-of-war between China and the United States, the dragon nation is…
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Sector
March 8, 2024

Key role for investment culture at ‘new’ Morningstar Awards

The anticipation for future outperformance plays an increasingly pivotal role in Morningstar’s…
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Stock market wall. Image via Rawpixel.com CC0
Sector
March 7, 2024

The fund valuation paradigm is shifting, pushed by regulation

Amidst heightened regulatory scrutiny, Luxembourg’s private investment fund landscape experiences a…
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Sofie Geukens will take on the role of head of alternative investments at Belfius Asset Management.
Transfers
March 7, 2024

Transfer Thursday: Belfius, Fidelity

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates…
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Opinion
March 7, 2024

A continuation of the Chinese rally?

On Tuesday the eight-day People’s Congress in China, an annual parliamentary gathering drawing…
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Yale University, afbeelding van 12019 via Pixabay
Asset Allocation
March 7, 2024

Private investments hold back university fund returns

Private investment-laden portfolios of US university funds achieved a net return of 7.7 per cent in…
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Alter Domus' offices. Photo by Fixinox.
Asset Servicing
March 6, 2024

Alter Domus valued at €4.9 bln as Cinven takes majority stake

Luxembourg-based Alter Domus, one of the world’s biggest asset services firms, has secured a new…
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The Luxembourg House of Finance, which houses ABBL, ALFI, Luxembourg for Finance, and other trade associations. Photo: Alexandre Prevot via Flickr CC-BY-2.0.
Laws and Regulations
March 6, 2024

ABBL: Ditching EU depositary passport idea ‘victory for reason’

Brussels has opted to abandon the proposed establishment of a ‘European passport’ for depositary…
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The TEFAF Fine Art Fair in Maastricht opens again on Thursday. Photo: TEFAF.
Asset Allocation
March 6, 2024

Art is evolving beyond passion, becoming a serious asset class

Uncover the intersection of passion and profit as top-tier banks, including J.P. Morgan, pioneer art…
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Opinion
March 6, 2024

Appearances are deceptive!

Investors err in assessing stock returns. Prominent outliers attract undue attention and garner more…
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Asset Allocation
March 6, 2024

Dutch ABP set to shift €30 bln towards impact projects

ABP, the Netherlands’ largest pension fund managing over €500 billion in total assets, has revealed…
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CSSF's headquarters on Rue d'Arlon in Luxembourg. Photo: Max Severijns.
Sector
March 5, 2024

CSSF: crypto funds are for well-informed investors, not for retail

Luxembourg’s financial regulator CSSF has updated its guidance for the crypto investment landscape…
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