Esma faces uphill battle to emerge as European SEC
In an interview with Investment Officer, Esma chair Verena Ross outlined her vision and the significant challenges ahead as the regulatory body aims to become Europe’s equivalent to the US SEC.
Is Euronext realizing Draghi's dreams?
Two months after Mario Draghi urged the creation of a unified European capital market, stock exchange operator Euronext has announced future plans that will likely be music to the former ECB chief’s ears.
NATO’s top admiral urges EIB to boost European defence funding
NATO’s top military commander, admiral Rob Bauer, has urged the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand its support for the defence sector, pointing out that the EIB’s current restrictions limit Europe’s security capabilities at a critical time.
Transfer Thursday: Pisani succeeds Brender at Candriam
This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in the fund and asset management community in and outside Luxembourg includes updates from Quintet Luxembourg, Candriam and Zedra Group.
Trump orders Musk, Ramaswamy to cut federal fat
In a move set to shake the corridors of Washington, president-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency,” or DOGE.
Luxembourg innovators bring wine and e-signing to Web Summit
Luxembourg startups Vinesia and Ignisign this week head to Lisbon’s Web Summit, showcasing innovative solutions in fine wine investment and secure e-signatures amid Europe’s bustling tech scene.
‘Advantage of private equity lies in overcoming risk aversion’
The outperformance of private equity should be nuanced, says investment expert Jan Longeval. “But it offers an important advantage that is rarely highlighted.”
Pinsent Masons: AFM publishes ‘AIFM-Light market picture’
The Dutch regulator the Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has investigated managers who make use of an exception to the licensing obligation in the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wft) and only fall within the ambit of a registration obligation. These are the “small” managers (the “light managers”).
Investors grapple with human rights as rules evolve
At an Amsterdam panel discussion on Friday hosted by Morningstar, industry experts delved into the complexities of integrating human rights considerations into investment decisions and engagement strategies.
With Republican House victory, Powell’s troubles deepen
The Republicans won the popular vote, regained control of the Senate, and are nearing a majority in the House of Representatives. This is bad news for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, with whom Donald Trump has a score to settle.