NRF: Revamping Luxembourg's corporate accounting framework
Luxembourg is undergoing a significant reform of its corporate accounting framework with the introduction of draft bill no. 8286 on 28 July 2023 (the “New Draft Law”).
VanEck uses Dutch market to pilot direct ETF distribution app
VanEck, the US-based pioneer of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has recently launched VanEck Direct, a new app that enables the company to sell investment products directly to retail investors—bypassing banks and brokers.
Wait, bonds are back? Still?
Despite fewer rate cuts than anticipated, the ’bonds are back’ narrative itself has returned with renewed vigour.
Multi Asset 2025: Late cycle with a twist
An air of uncertainty still surrounds expectations heading into 2025. In circumstances like these, our approach is to position portfolios to make them able to weather a range of different scenarios.
Chart of the week: How a forgotten recession indicator is becoming even more important
Some macroeconomic indicators carry more weight than others. But does this mean investors always pay attention to the right ones? I doubt it. That’s why, in this column, I focus on a once-reliable recession predictor whose effectiveness is fading, and another indicator that actually determines recessions—but is largely overlooked.
Survey: Luxembourg private banks fall short in digitalisation
Luxembourg’s private banks are falling short in their digitalisation journey, despite recognising its strategic importance, according to a new survey conducted by KPMG in collaboration with the ABBL.
The divide between a robust US economy and a faltering world economy continues
In the US, activity indices in the service sector continued to improve last month, reaching levels similar to those at the end of the pandemic boom in 2022, note Guy Wagner and his team in their latest monthly market report "Highlights".
Morningstar: European automotive industry faces difficult times
The European automotive sector is going through a challenging period. Troubling developments have put pressure on the stock prices of European car manufacturers, leading to a decline in their significance within the global equity market. This comes at a time when the weighting of the global automotive industry in the worldwide stock index is at its highest level in over two decades.
Certificate inflation
The number of candidates taking CFA exams has declined again, according to the latest figures. At its peak in 2019, over 270,000 individuals registered, but the most recent figure stalled at 163,000. As is often the case, there are likely multiple explanations for this trend.
End of France’s free ride sparks Eurozone stability fears
The collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has pushed France to a critical juncture, marking what some economists are calling “the end of the free ride” for a country long criticised for its fiscal indiscipline. Bond markets meanwhile embrace Denmark as a best practice example for the eurozone.