Marochini to lead Standard Chartered’s Luxembourg entity
Standard Chartered has launched a new entity in Luxembourg to serve as its European regulatory base for digital asset custody, appointing industry veteran Laurent Marochini as its CEO.
Stock exchanges face scrutiny over soaring data fees
European stock exchanges are becoming increasingly reliant on selling market data to offset declining trading revenues, a trend that industry experts warn could hinder market growth and innovation.
Active ETFs: A gimmick or a proven alpha play?
Despite scepticism, JPMorgan dominates Europe’s active ETF market, proving that alpha is possible—leaving rivals trailing as investors seek outperformance in a booming yet contested space.
Amundi’s fund inflows double to Є55 bln in 2024, ETFs lead growth
Amundi’s fund inflows double to 55 billion euro in 2024, ETFs lead growth French asset management giant Amundi saw its net inflows surge to 55.4 billion euro in 2024, doubling from the previous year, according to its full-year results published on Tuesday.
NRF: The first SFDR compliance related CSSF administrative sanction
Luxembourg’s CSSF has issued its first SFDR compliance sanction, marking a shift to enforcement. Asset managers, take note—ESG disclosures must be accurate, clear, and aligned with investment policies, write Claire Guilbert and Cyril Clugnac at Norton Rose Fulbright.
The next Microsoft
Time and again, the arrival of new technology is underestimated, while the latest technological advancements are adopted at an ever-increasing pace. This makes investing in new technology attractive, as both its profit potential and profit growth are often undervalued.
The European Central… What exactly? A ‘bank’ in name only
The ECB drifts from its core mission, embracing politics over monetary policy—what does this mean for Europe’s future? Edin Mujagić breaks it down.
Wealth managers must accelerate transformation in 2025, says EY
Wealth managers must accelerate their transformation or risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive industry. Sustainability has become a lesser priority, according to EY’s latest annual resolutions.
‘Seeking’ productivity growth
A Chinese AI disruptor shakes up Big Tech—DeepSeek challenges the AI status quo, promising cheaper, efficient models. What does this mean for productivity and markets? asks Jeroen Blokland.
The Fed, Trump’s intuition, and Von der Leyen’s policy reversal
The Fed’s steady hand, Trump’s shifting intuition, and Von der Leyen’s regulatory U-turn—what do they reveal about policymaking and economic foresight? Han de Jong explains.