Asset Servicing

With the recent appointment of Luxembourg branch manager Riccardo Lamanna to an executive role at State Street Bank International, the Boston-based financial services firm now is refining its European operations from Luxembourg.

The new EU AML/CFT regime addresses previous shortcomings by harmonizing regulations and enhancing enforcement tools, aiming to effectively prevent money laundering and terrorist financing, writes Claire Guilbert at Norton Rose Fulbright.

Creating European Long-Term Investment Funds (Eltifs) as sub-funds under existing alternative investment funds has become a bit easier in Luxembourg. Firms no longer need to fill out a separate CSSF approval form for a new sub-fund when adding an Eltif-class to an existing fund.

Luxembourg has proposed a groundbreaking law enabling the use of blockchain technology in investment funds, aiming to solidify its position as a global financial leader.

Donald Trump still leads in the polls. This has sparked a surge in so-called ‘Trump trades,’ reminiscent of market reactions seen during his previous tenure.

High-yield bonds remain in demand among investors whose main focus is on absolute returns, this week’s Morningstar Fund Radar shows.

The celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Sicar structure, Luxembourg’s first private markets fund vehicle, has underlined the need for further reforms in Luxembourg and its globally envied fund management sector.

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news includes updates from Luxembourg supervisor CSSF, Apex Group and Capital Group.

Trump’s pick of James David Vance, better known as J.D. Vance, as vice-presidential candidate markets a firm shift.

European institutional investors wishing to capitalize on anticipated rate cuts by the Federal Reserve are turning to curve steepeners.