Five reasons why Luxembourg is a better fund domicile than Ireland
Ireland’s competitive tax policies and workforce have attracted numerous fund promoters, propelling the country to become the EU›s fastest-growing and second-largest fund domicile. Despite these impressive achievements, Ireland faces challenges in overtaking Luxembourg as the leading destination for funds.
KKR claims bigger returns than Berkshire Hathaway
In an industry where performance is king, KKR has thrown down the gauntlet, claiming a victory in the long game of investment over the iconic Berkshire Hathaway fund. This bold assertion by the 553 billion dollar private equity behemoth not only challenges the storied legacy of Warren Buffett. It also sparks a fiery debate on the true measures of success in the high-stakes world of private investments.
Jens Peers : « Aux États-Unis, la réglementation ESG est a priori suspecte »
Le Belge Jens Peers gère depuis une dizaine d’années le fonds américain d’actions mondiales durables Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund. En tant qu’Européen, il dispose d’une perspective unique sur les différences culturelles en matière d’investissement durable aux États-Unis et ailleurs.
Key role for investment culture at ‘new’ Morningstar Awards
The anticipation for future outperformance plays an increasingly pivotal role in Morningstar’s methodology for bestowing its annual awards upon investment funds.
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.