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Package delivery by drone in Japan. Photo: Rakuten.
Asset Allocation
August 19, 2024

Japan's investment appeal remains strong despite recent turmoil

Japan, once a global leader in technology and innovation during the 1980s and 1990s, has faced…
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Laws and Regulations
August 19, 2024

Latest Eltif 2.0 RTS proposal seen as ‘workable’ for Luxembourg

Marc Meyers and Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra at Loyens & Loeff highlight the key changes in the draft…
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Jeroen Blokland
Investing
August 19, 2024

Chart of the week: The great rebalancing

Government bonds have long enjoyed a special place in investors’ portfolios. Often seen as a…
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As president, Donald Trump appointed Jay Powell as Fed chairman in 2017. Photo: White House Archive.
Investing
August 16, 2024

Trump seeks more control over interest rates if re-elected

If Donald Trump is re-elected as President, he plans to have more control over U.S. monetary policy…
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Investing
August 16, 2024

Fund radar: China’s once-glowing equities dimmed by economic turmoil

Leading up to 2020, Chinese equities dominated emerging markets, reaching nearly 40 percent of the…
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Asset Servicing
August 14, 2024

No environment for the faint-hearted

Investors need strong nerves in 2024, but institutional investors are staying calm, according to the…
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Banque Havilland
Private Banks
August 13, 2024

Regulators push Banque Havilland out of business in Europe

Banque Havilland, a Luxembourg-headquartered private bank controlled by Prince Andrew’s longtime…
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Investing
August 13, 2024

Yen carry trades: The last source of free money is drying up

After a turbulent period for Japan’s markets, marked by a sharp drop in the Nikkei and a significant…
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Illustration: Vincent Wielders for Investment Officer.
Asset Allocation
August 12, 2024

Energy transition ushers in biggest bull market ever

In a time when the world is facing unprecedented changes in the energy landscape, geopolitical…
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Jeroen Blokland
Investing
August 12, 2024

Unfortunately, this is not the end of the carry trade

The Bank of Japan unexpectedly raised interest rates, and for those who did expect it, the increase…
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