“Highly unlikely that Luxembourg will catch Ireland in the ETF space”
Luxembourg faces strong headwinds in ETFs as Ireland dominates. Cost, scale, and first-mover advantage keep Dublin ahead. Can Luxembourg compete? Mark Browne at Clerkin Lynch Solicitors in Dublin believes it can’t.
“Little interest in multi-asset funds”
Mixed funds have been experiencing a strong net outflow of assets for two years. A lower interest rate could reverse the negative trend, but for now, investors show little interest, said Morningstar analyst Thomas De fauw.
Yves Stein underlines need for private banks to innovate
Luxembourg’s private banks need embrace digital innovation to stay competitive, tackle regulation, and attract talent. ABBL Chairman Yves Stein speaks on the future of private banking in the Grand Duchy.
Wealthy Dutch weigh emigration as business climate deteriorates
For an increasing number of ultra-wealthy Dutch individuals, the question is no longer just how much tax they pay—but whether the Netherlands remains the right place to live and invest.
Chart of the week: Mixed feelings
The German elections have resulted in a victory for the CDU/CSU. That was not entirely unexpected. The same cannot be said for the historic defeat of the SPD, which recorded its worst result since 1887.
Morningstar: BNY Mellon vs Colchester in global government bonds
The global government bond Morningstar category, launched in October 2024, reflects a growing fund landscape with 117 distinct offerings as of February 2025. Divergent economic structures, policy responses, and political backdrops shape investor sentiment.
The path the ECB has chosen leads to disaster
The monetary forest through which Christine Lagarde and the rest of the ECB are wandering appears to have only one path. During the latest press conference, the ECB President made it clear that the direction of the bank’s interest rate journey is downward.
People moves: Baloise, Hauck, Schroders, Capital Group, SocGen
This week’s overview of transfers and other people moves in and around Luxembourg includes updates from Baloise Luxembourg, Hauck & Aufhäuser, Schroders Capital, Capital Group, and Société Générale.
Strong inflow into European equity ETFs, thanks in part to Financials and Industrials
European equity ETFs have experienced a strong net inflow this year. Although the market is driven in the short term by news, investors are ready to expand their positions. Both the inflow into financials and that into industrials is noteworthy.
Esma: Further research needed for a better understanding of fund costs
Esma acknowledges that further research is necessary to obtain a more complete picture of the costs of European investment funds. The European regulator made this statement following criticism from industry association Efama regarding a recent Esma report on these costs.