Euroclear to distribute Blackrock’s private funds, Eltifs
BlackRock and Euroclear on Tuesday announced a partnership aimed at expanding the distribution of Blackrock’s private market funds through Euroclear’s FundsPlace platform. This collaboration focuses on making private markets more accessible to a wider range of investors by utilising Euroclear’s fund distribution network.
No environment for the faint-hearted
Investors need strong nerves in 2024, but institutional investors are staying calm, according to the latest analysis at Universal Investment.
As new association, LTPA aims for transfer pricing excellence
The Luxembourg Transfer Pricing Association brings together 22 specialists dedicated to addressing the evolving complexities of transfer pricing. President Vanessa Ramos Ferrín spoke to Investment Officer.
Luxembourg labyrinth: Daisy Mae’s quest to launch a fund
Daisy Mae faces a complex journey launching a railway investment fund in Luxembourg amidst regulatory challenges and tight deadlines.
Luxembourg centre-stage as State Street finetunes its European ops
With the recent appointment of Luxembourg branch manager Riccardo Lamanna to an executive role at State Street Bank International, the Boston-based financial services firm now is refining its European operations from Luxembourg.
Luxembourg eases creation of Eltifs from existing private funds
Creating European Long-Term Investment Funds (Eltifs) as sub-funds under existing alternative investment funds has become a bit easier in Luxembourg. Firms no longer need to fill out a separate CSSF approval form for a new sub-fund when adding an Eltif-class to an existing fund.
‘The people who created the Sicar were like startup entrepreneurs’
The celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Sicar structure, Luxembourg’s first private markets fund vehicle, has underlined the need for further reforms in Luxembourg and its globally envied fund management sector.
State Street puts Lamanna in charge of depositary banking
Riccardo Lamanna has been appointed by State Street Corporation as head of products and depositary banking for State Street Bank International. He will retain his responsibilities as country head Luxembourg.
Europe’s funds thrive on non-EU investors; Efama says vigilance needed
How non-EU investors drive growth in European funds and why vigilance remains crucial in the dynamic investment landscape.
MFS says investors value daily liquidity
MFS CEO Mike Roberge and Luxembourg head Michael Derwael see actively managed funds - ETFs and mutual funds - as benefitting from a return to higher interest rates, which would take away market share from passive investments and private markets.