Investment Officer Luxembourg

The import tariff proposed by Donald Trump on goods from the EU may inject some volatility into European stock markets, but investors in European equities remain largely unconcerned.

There aren’t many must-reads in the investment world, but UBS’ Global Investment Returns Yearbook is one of them. Compiled by academics at London Business School and Cambridge University, the annual report digs into long-term market trends, often challenging conventional thinking.

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.

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.

Due to increased concentration risk in equity markets that are ‘crammed’ into US (tech) stocks, asset managers are experiencing increased demand for rules-based ETFs. These trackers reduce that risk or exclude the market segment with the highest concentration risk.

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.

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.

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.