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In 2024, valuations in private markets stabilised, and deal volumes picked up somewhat, making this year slightly better for private investors compared to 2023. However, it was far from spectacular, experts told Investment Officer in a retrospective. There remains a mismatch between what sellers expect for their stakes and what buyers are willing to pay—a lingering effect of significantly higher interest rates.

How much state is too much state in Luxembourg’s financial sector? Gregory Kennedy explores the fine balance between social welfare, competition, and the role of the state in finance.

The regulatory divide for crypto investors between the US and Europe is set to widen further.

The year 2025 can only be an exceptional one for equities if geopolitical stability materialises, a prospect that seems unlikely. Large asset managers are once again emphasising diversification to withstand the anticipated volatility.

Quintet chief investment officer Daniele Antonucci shared where the private bank has increased and decreased its exposure, plus investment trend shifts among its European clientele.

Luxembourg’s financial supervisor, the CSSF, is charting new territory with its ambitious adoption of sovereign cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence.

Investing in wine, art, Lego, luxury handbags, whisky, or violins may seem to share a common thread—they are all driven by passion. But for professional investors, most of these categories fall short of being viable investments, regardless of enthusiasm.

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” A cliché in financial markets, but no less relevant because of it. The “surprising” surge in confidence among American smallcaps is no exception.

Bitcoin recently hits the symbolic 100,000 dollar mark as spot ETFs surge in popularity among investors.

When consensus dominates the market, unexpected surprises often lurk just around the corner. Could the U.S. economy prove weaker than anticipated, while Europe is stronger than expected? Is the threat of inflation a thing of the past, or could it re-emerge with greater intensity?