ALFI’s pep rally shows private markets’ promise, and their limits
At ALFI’s private assets conference in Kirchberg, policymakers and asset managers championed private markets as vital for Europe’s growth and as a bridge for retail investors through ELTIFs. Yet speakers also warned that education gaps, transparency issues, and regulatory hurdles could constrain the sector’s ambitions.
Transfers: New country heads at Trustmoore and Fundcraft
This week’s overview of people transfers and appointments includes updates from Trustmoore, Quintet and Fundcraft.
Italian coffee icon enters global orbit via Luxembourg
An Italian icon is quietly being reshaped through Luxembourg, as Bialetti’s future comes under the influence of global family capital.
Henk van Eldik: ‘Luxembourg is at its best when it’s informal’
Henk van Eldik has lived and worked in Luxembourg for decades. As an expert on the funds industry, he sees how the Grand Duchy continues to evolve as an innovative European investment center.
Border no longer defines Luxembourg’s financial workforce
Long reliant on cross-border labor from Belgium, Germany, and especially France, Luxembourg’s financial sector has reached a demographic milestone.
Luxembourg lays foundation for a digital sovereign debt strategy
Luxembourg has taken a new step in modernizing its sovereign debt with the issuance of fully digital treasury certificates based on blockchain technology.
Transfers: Aon, Allianz, Mimco, and SnapSwap
This week’s overview of senior appointments and leadership changes includes updates from Aon France, Allianz Benelux, Mimco Capital, and SnapSwap.
Luxembourg’s new carry tax regime reflects global ambitions
A new tax regime, set to take effect in 2026, has been designed to update how carried interest is treated for managers involved in alternative investment funds and private markets. The proposed law reflects Luxembourg’s ambitions as a global private market player.
Wall Street’s gateway to the world runs through Luxembourg
Luxembourg, long seen as the administrative engine of Europe’s fund industry, has evolved into a strategic global hub, with U.S. asset managers leading the charge. Firms like Blackrock, Invesco, and JPMorgan are anchoring cross-border operations in the Grand Duchy, turning it into a launchpad for global growth and highlighting America’s dominant role in shaping Europe’s financial future.
Indosuez completes Luxembourg integration of Degroof Petercam
Degroof Petercam, once a pillar of Belgian finance, has now been fully absorbed into the Indosuez group in Luxembourg, marking the end of its independent operations in the Grand Duchy.