Erik Breen

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Sector
January 2, 2024

With or without ESG, investor returns still paramount in US

A series of significant lawsuits highlight a core principle of the US economy: political agendas are…
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Sector
December 29, 2023

Most read columns for 2023: The IO Luxembourg Top Five 

Outsourcing, kickback fees, alternative investments, ESG challenges and competition with Ireland…
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News
December 28, 2023

Most read articles for 2023: News on CSSF, Eltifs popular

This year’s overview of the most read articles on Investment Officer Luxembourg demonstrates that…
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Investing
December 27, 2023

What 2024 will bring for bonds, equities, private assets

In 2024, the investment landscape will evolve with fixed income markets rebounding, equity markets…
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Asset Managers
December 22, 2023

Faith-based investors dislike Apple, DSM, but love Inditex

Several European funds have emerged in recent years that use religious principles as a basis for…
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Investing
December 22, 2023

Outlook 2024: For private markets it’s back to basics

Next year, private market investors should focus on mid-market companies with low debt and potential…
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Degroof Petercam's offices in Luxembourg.
Private Banks
December 21, 2023

Degroof Petercam takeover gets green light in Brussels

The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of Belgium’s largest private bank Degroof…
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Responsible investing: SFDR level 2 marks major milestone 
Sector
December 21, 2023

Sustainable investing remains sensitive topic in Luxembourg

A recent update of a Luxembourg sustainable finance report notes that two-thirds of the assets under…
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Olivier Houix, the new CEO at Ostrum Asset Management. 
Transfers
December 21, 2023

Transfer Thursday: Ostrum, Better Finance, Invesco, CT

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates…
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Asset Managers
December 20, 2023

Efama: 85% of European AuM is managed in six countries

About 85 percent of Europe’s asset management activity takes place in six countries: the United…
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Investing
December 20, 2023

Outlook 2024: New golden age looms for bonds

Fixed income markets are moving out of the doldrums encouraged by the medium-term prospect of…
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Kristina Hooper, chief global market strategist at Invesco.
Asset Managers
December 20, 2023

Invesco’s Hooper: European equities deserve more interest

Kristina Hooper, chief strategist at Invesco, understands that the endless debating about interest…
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News
December 19, 2023

Luxembourg among most-expensive fund domiciles

Luxembourg last year remained among the most expensive domiciles for investment funds in Europe in…
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The Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
Investing
December 19, 2023

Outlook 2024: ‘Magnificent Seven’ will break up

The dominance of the “Magnificent Seven” will diminish in 2024, leading to a more broadly oriented…
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