The fund valuation paradigm is shifting, pushed by regulation
Amidst heightened regulatory scrutiny, Luxembourg’s private investment fund landscape experiences a transformative shift in valuation paradigms, a panel discussion on Wednesday made clear.
Private investments hold back university fund returns
Private investment-laden portfolios of US university funds achieved a net return of 7.7 per cent in FY2023, but the gains were almost entirely due to public equities.
Historically, university funds with larger endowments tend to achieve better one-year investment returns than funds with smaller endowments due to significant allocations to private investing. The rise in the US stock market and disappointing returns on alternative investments reversed the trend in 2023.
CSSF: crypto funds are for well-informed investors, not for retail
Le régulateur financier luxembourgeois CSSF a mis à jour ses conseils pour le paysage des investissements crypto, précisant que seuls les ‹investisseurs bien informés› au sein des fonds d’investissement alternatifs peuvent s’aventurer dans le domaine des actifs virtuels.
MSCI : « La représentation des femmes dans les conseils d'administration progresse au compte-gouttes »
Le pourcentage de femmes à la tête d’entreprises a légèrement augmenté l’an dernier. Les postes d’administrateur des grandes entreprises du monde entier sont aujourd’hui occupés à plus de 25 % par des femmes. Si cela représente certes un progrès, le rythme de cette progression semble ralentir, comme le révèle une étude de MSCI.
Gender diversity in corporate boards decelerating, MSCI says
In the latest report from MSCI ESG Research, a nuanced picture emerges on the state of gender diversity within corporate boards. Despite a marginal uptick in the percentage of women directors, concerns loom over the slowing pace of change, according to the annual Women on Boards and Beyond report.
Theobald to succeed Mackel at Luxembourg for Finance
Tom Theobald has been been appointed to succeed Nicholas Mackel as the head Luxembourg for Finance, the country’s state-sponsored association that advocates for the interests of the grand duchy’s financial sector. He will take on the new role from 1 September.
Schroders en tête du top 5 du secteur minier
La transition énergétique requiert des investissements énormes dans de nouvelles infrastructures, faisant augmenter la demande de matières premières. C’est ce qui explique que l’industrie minière est désormais représentée aussi dans les portefeuilles des fonds durables. Pour autant, ces perspectives réjouissantes ne se traduisent pas encore par une hausse des cours des matières premières, ni des actions du secteur minier.
Five reasons not to domicile investment funds in Luxembourg
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg accounts for 36% of UCITS assets globally, indicating numerous advantages to domiciling an investment fund here. However, as the investment landscape evolves, its competitiveness is diminishing, particularly in comparison to jurisdictions such as Ireland.
Transfer Thursday: Pictet, Crestbridge, PwC Luxembourg
This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from Pictet, Crestbridge and PwC Luxembourg.
Luxembourg closer to easing tax burden on active ETFs
Luxembourg’s lawmakers are making strides in proposals aimed at alleviating the tax burden on actively managed Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), aligning their fiscal treatment with that of standard passive ETFs.