Luxembourg residents say it takes €2 mln to feel wealthy
It takes about two million euros in net assets to be considered wealthy in Luxembourg, according to new data that highlights rising perceptions of affluence in one of Europe’s richest economies.
Transfers: Ida Lerner swaps DNB to join ING as CFO
This week’s overview of people moves in the investment industry includes new leadership appointments at ING Group, Carne Group, and Haca Partners.
Belgium still dances the Luxembourg investment tango
As commercial director at Baloise Vie Luxembourg, Tine Vanmassenhove guides wealthy Belgians through the world of Luxembourg investments. The grand duchy has undeniable advantages, she says, though these are now most pronounced for larger fortunes.
Bluemetric: private equity – one step back and two forward?
Private equity has never lagged so far behind publicly listed equities in terms of returns. The asset class faces major challenges, including disappointing distributions, higher financing costs, and geopolitical uncertainty. Has private equity lost its shine, or is this just a temporary phase in a cyclical pattern?
Private-credit LPs told to worry about returns, not cockroaches
The problem with private credit is not that it might blow up the financial system. It’s that it might just not be a very good investment.
Schroders : A weaker US dollar: implications for global equity markets
A weaker US dollar: implications for global equity markets
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Passive by default: is euro credit sleepwalking through a shifting landscape?
Euro credit is often treated as the quiet corner of portfolios – stable, low maintenance, and easy to overlook. That assumption is under pressure. Structural biases and shifting market dynamics are making passive exposure harder to justify.
Luxembourg banks see sustainability as a strategic issue
“Climate change is not a scenario for the distant future; it’s already affecting all asset classes,” said Lisa Backes, deputy CEO of Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services, during the LuxFlag Sustainable Investment Week in Luxembourg. For banks, sustainability has become a strategic and regulatory issue at the core of risk management and client relations.
Chart of the week: 海 市 蜃 楼
The title of this column is the Chinese word for “mirage” or “illusion.” Hot air, in other words. Just like the impressive Chinese growth figure that was proudly announced this week.