Luxembourg develops China relationship amid US standoff
Luxembourg is hoping its long, friendly relationship with China can help keep the superpower on a path towards more investment-friendliness instead of sable-rattling with the US. Levels of investment in China by Luxembourg-domiciled investment funds dipped during that country’s difficult Covid times. Some institutional investors are staying away due to darkening US-China relations. Hopes for a resurgence depend on peace.
Chart of the week: why easy? Difficult is also possible!
No, this is not a column about the Netherlands’ performance at the World Cup. Although, of course, the title fits this seamlessly. This column is about China and its Covid issues.
Schroders: Pandemic boosts sustainable funds
Since the outbreak of the Covid crisis, institutional investors have been increasingly looking towards sustainable funds. However, risk management is proving a major challenge, according to a study by asset manager Schroders.