Esma faces uphill battle to emerge as European SEC
In an interview with Investment Officer, Esma chair Verena Ross outlined her vision and the significant challenges ahead as the regulatory body aims to become Europe’s equivalent to the US SEC.
Fewer millionaires in Luxembourg, but the wealthiest get richer
The number of millionaires in Luxembourg fell significantly in 2024, but those at the top of the wealth pyramid continued to grow their fortunes.
Page Executive: is the Luxembourg banking sector recruiting in Belgium due to talent shortage?
Luxembourg’s financial sector is recruiting Belgian talent from the local market or trying to lure them to the Grand Duchy. Although Luxembourg remains the top destination for Belgians seeking to work abroad, the number of those actually doing so has stagnated.
Morningstar: Blackrock vs. Ninety One in concentrated global equity funds
“Diversification is the only free lunch in investing,” said Harry M. Markowitz, the father of modern portfolio theory. He referred to the idea that broad diversification is likely the best way to limit portfolio risk without sacrificing returns.
The global economy appears to be holding up
The to-and-fro of Donald Trump's tariff policy maintains a general climate of uncertainty, reducing visibility for all economic players, note Guy Wagner and his team in their latest monthly market report "Highlights".
Private equity needs its Bauhaus moment
Simplifying workflows through smart design and automation can cut costs and future-proof private asset management in a shifting investor landscape.
Transfers: Capitalatwork, Apex, EY, Partners Group, Northern Trust
This week’s overview of people transfers and appointments in and around Luxembourg includes updates from Capitalatwork, Apex Group, EY Luxembourg, Partners Group, and Northern Trust.
AI shake-up rattles opaque ESG data market
A powerful combination of artificial intelligence, looming regulation and shifting market dynamics is shaking up the opaque world of ESG data providers.
Janus Henderson: What do Trump’s EU tariffs mean for European equity markets?
European Equities Portfolio Manager Robert Schramm-Fuchs considers the potential impact of President Trump’s proposed 50% EU tariffs on European equity markets.
WTax: Vivendi case shows it pays to watch your tax exposure
Standardized tax recovery processes often miss non-routine events, such as spin-offs. The Vivendi case highlights why fund managers should actively review all forms of cross-border withholding tax exposure.