Recently, Donald Trump urged Goldman Sachs to fire its chief economist. According to the president, he was completely off with his unwelcome forecasts about the effects of the trade war on US inflation. This raises the question of how independent …

Bitcoin Treasury Companies, firms that hold billions of dollars in bitcoin on their balance sheets, are crossing over to Europe. This raises the risk that passive investments, via index funds, could be funneled into one of the most volatile corners of the …

In recent years, global equity markets have been driven by the performance of largecaps, particularly in the technology sector, leaving smallcaps behind. That was the case in 2024, for example, when the Morningstar Global TME Index gained 25 percent while …

The Belgian Program Act of July 18, 2025 introduces several changes to the annual tax on securities accounts (JTER), also known as the securities tax. The law now provides for new anti-abuse rules and a reporting obligation for certain transactions. This …

The US wants to open retirement savings plans to private equity, unlocking a new multi-trillion-dollar market for the sector. The White House calls it much-needed “democratization”; critics say it is a political favor that will leave savers worse off. …

In the world of investment advice, a new player has emerged that leaves traditional analysts behind: the finfluencer. A recent study by Vaibhav Lalwani on financial YouTubers in India reveals fascinating insights into how these unregulated advisers …

At 33, Heng Schiltges has found his balance between two worlds: the stability of the Grand Duchy and the dynamism of the City. “Luxembourg is an excellent starting point, but I wanted to work on deals with a more international dimension,” he says. Based …

After the sharp rise in the gold price, silver is also on the move. Specialists expect further gains, pointing to declining confidence in public finances and fiat money. At Dutch asset manager Optimix, they have been fans of precious metals for years. …

As interest rates stay elevated, private equity firms must relearn how to create value, with Luxembourg once again in the engine room of global strategy. For years, private equity had it easy. Not because GPs didn’t work hard, they definitely did, but …

An Italian icon is quietly being reshaped in Gasperich, as Bialetti’s future comes under the influence of global family capital. Behind the scenes in Luxembourg’s Technopolis Gasperich business park, one of Italy’s most recognisable brands is becoming …

Confessions of a former chief economist

Bitcoin Treasury Companies cross over to Europe

Morningstar: Montanaro versus Van Lanschot Kempen in European smallcap equities

Dirk Coveliers: New rules for the Belgian securities account tax take effect

Critics fear ‘disruption’ from private equity in 401(k)s

The finfluencer revolution is unstoppable

Greetings from London: navigating two markets as a European investor

‘In extreme scenario silver could surge to 100 dollars’

Private equity in a higher-for-longer world

Clone of Italian coffee icon enters global orbit via Luxembourg