Luxembourg becomes a focal point in European wealth management
Luxembourg is increasingly becoming an operational necessity rather than a strategic option. From independent wealth structuring firms such as Norman K to larger private banking groups including Rothschild Martin Maurel, institutions are reinforcing their presence in the grand duchy to serve an increasingly international client base amid growing cross-border complexity and regulatory pressure.
Pan-European ELTIF distribution gains regulatory clarity
Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra and Marco Loria analyse fresh EU guidance on ELTIF passporting, arguing it dismantles national barriers and could unlock pan-European distribution through insurance, pension and savings wrappers.
DWS positions Luxembourg for its next strategy phase
Nathalie Bausch, CEO of DWS Investment SA, reflects on the strategic importance of the Luxembourg platform within the DWS group, current allocation trends among professional investors and what to expect as the market looks ahead to 2026.
Enforcement and transparency weigh on Europe’s AML scores
De Europese antiwitwaskaders behoren formeel tot de meest uitgebreide ter wereld, maar in de uitvoering blijven er kwetsbaarheden bestaan, zo blijkt uit de Basel AML Index 2025.
Transfers: Fidelity, La Française, Partners Group, Palana, Schuman, URW, Robeco
This week’s roundup of people transfers and appointments.
InsingerGilissen is a driving force behind Quintet’s growth plans
InsingerGilissen CEO Martijn Storsbergen discusses how the Dutch private bank is positioning itself within the Quintet group, arguing that a strong parent company and scale have become essential in today’s private banking landscape.
New appointments at Belasko, Innpact, Deutsche Bank, Schroders and LL
This week’s roundup highlights senior hires and partner promotions across Luxembourg and Europe, including new roles at Belasko, Innpact, Deutsche Bank, Schroders and Loyens & Loeff.
Luxembourg money market fund becomes Amundi’s first DLT fund
Amundi on Thursday announced that it has launched its first tokenized share class, marking a step into blockchain-enabled fund distribution for Europe’s largest asset manager.
Arendt sells majority stake in AIS to Blackfin in $500 mln deal
Blackfin Capital Partners will become the majority shareholder of Arendt Investor Services in a deal valued at 500 million dollars that is aimed at accelerating the Luxembourg firm’s growth across Europe.
Schengen’s lessons for global fund distribution
Fund passports were built on the same vision that shaped the Schengen Zone: shared trust and borderless movement. Luxembourg remains at the center of that idea.