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UK to link market access to sustainability reporting
The UK’s new Overseas Fund Regime (OFR) plans to integrate strict sustainability reporting for foreign investment funds by 2025, enhancing market access while maintaining a competitive investment landscape post-Brexit.
BlackRock CEO faces pay cut push at shareholder meeting
As Wall Street’s financial giants approach their annual shareholder meetings, the calls for restraint and closer alignment of executive pay with company performance and shareholder interests signal a potentially contentious voting season.
A grim macro picture
The U.S. economy has long enjoyed what might be called a Goldilocks scenario: robust growth paired with gradually declining inflation. However, recent data suggest that those days are behind us.
Take, for example, the recent GDP figures which illustrate a stark downturn. After quarters of 4.9% and 3.4% growth, the economy slowed to a mere 1.6% annualized growth in the first quarter of this year.
Schroders : Why today's market conditions are very different to the 1990s
Schroders : Why today’s market conditions are very different to the 1990s
Turbulent times for ecology sector funds
Ecology funds, which invest in companies addressing environmental challenges, peaked in 2020 and 2021 but later saw declines in returns and assets under management.
Capital Group | Four megatrends to watch
Innovation is not just a buzzword — it is the lifeblood of investment success. It fuels growth, drives competitiveness and shapes the future of companies. But while innovation is essential, not all emerging trends are created equal.
Ireland launches its first three Eltifs under new EU regulations
Ireland has marked a significant milestone by registering its first three European Long-Term Investment Funds (Eltifs) under the revamped European framework, the Dublin-based national financial supervisor has told Investment Officer Luxembourg.
Transfer Thursday: LuxSE, EFG, Edmond de Rothschild
This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, EFG Bank, Edmond de Rothschild, UEL and Mapfre.
Laetitia Hamon
Laetitia Hamon (photo), head of sustainable finance at the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, or LuxSE, has been appointed as member of the European Commission’s High-Level Expert Group on scaling up sustainable finance in low and middle-income countries.