Unlocking markets: the rich mosaic of EM Debt
Why a universal approach doesn’t work for the emerging markets debt universe.
Yves Stein underlines need for private banks to innovate
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.
Wealthy Dutch weigh emigration as business climate deteriorates
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.
Chart of the week: Mixed feelings
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.
Capital Group | 5 keys to investing in 2025
The landscape continues to evolve, presenting challenges and opportunities for investors.
Morningstar: BNY Mellon vs Colchester in global government bonds
The global government bond Morningstar category, launched in October 2024, reflects a growing fund landscape with 117 distinct offerings as of February 2025. Divergent economic structures, policy responses, and political backdrops shape investor sentiment.
The path the ECB has chosen leads to disaster
The monetary forest through which Christine Lagarde and the rest of the ECB are wandering appears to have only one path. During the latest press conference, the ECB President made it clear that the direction of the bank’s interest rate journey is downward.
Treasuries ignored politics, but consumer data shifts sentiment
Investor sentiment has shifted as Trump’s policies fuel inflation fears, but plunging consumer confidence signals economic weakness, driving U.S. Treasury yields lower.
People moves: Baloise, Hauck, Schroders, Capital Group, SocGen
This week’s overview of transfers and other people moves in and around Luxembourg includes updates from Baloise Luxembourg, Hauck & Aufhäuser, Schroders Capital, Capital Group, and Société Générale.
Strong inflow into European equity ETFs, thanks in part to Financials and Industrials
European equity ETFs have experienced a strong net inflow this year. Although the market is driven in the short term by news, investors are ready to expand their positions. Both the inflow into financials and that into industrials is noteworthy.