The European banking sector has witnessed a remarkable resurgence, chalking up its best performance since the 2007 financial crisis, according to a recent Deutsche Bank research report. Notably, European banks have narrowed the long-standing performance …

The European Securities and Markets Authority, Esma, on Thursday posted its 2024 work programme, emphasising digital and green transitions against a backdrop of economic challenges including inflation and geopolitical strains. Esma said it plans to …

Paris-based asset manager Carmignac has announced a series of new appointments to bolster its Patrimoine fund, which has a substantial Luxembourg component. Guillaume Rigeade, Eliezer Ben Zimra, Jacques Hirsch and Christophe Moulin are stepping in as …

Universal Investment Group on Wednesday announced the launch of a new Luxembourg joint venture Alumia. The firm will operate as Mifid regulated investment advisory firm providing clients with access to innovative investment strategies. The majority stake …

Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager, has transitioned its Luxembourg offices to a more expansive space in the Vertigo Polaris Building, demonstrating a solid commitment to its European operations in the Grand Duchy. The inauguration …

Key players in the Luxembourg financial industry’s effort to prioritise green goals are simultaneously ensuring that oil & gas companies can continue to warm the planet, in some cases until late this century, according to a news investigation by the …

Luxembourg needs to make a bigger effort to supervise the non-financial sector and better scrutinize real estate firms, trust companies, notaries and services firms, the world’s top body to fight money laundering and the financing of terrorism said on …

Urban Angehrn, the former chief executive of the Swiss financial regulator, FINMA, recently stepped down , citing the toll on his health from "permanent stress levels," months after orchestrating the rescue of Credit Suisse by UBS. However, it is not only …

The traditional portfolio manager, meticulously sifting through a hefty stack of research and diligently inputting annual reports into a valuation model, seems to be a fading image from the past. For banks and asset managers to stand out, they must …

Despite growing optimism about investment conditions, the latest Goldman Sachs Asset Management survey indicates that a majority of investors still view private equity as too expensive. The survey, conducted in June and July 2023, interviewed over 200 …

European banks more profitable than ever

Esma emphasises digital and green in 2024 programme

Carmignac appoints four co-managers at Patrimoine fund

UI eyes distribution boost from Alumia venture

Blackstone Europe sets up new office in Luxembourg

‘Luxembourg finance sector supports fossil fuel funding’

FATF: Luxembourg needs to bolster non-financial supervision

In my burnout experience, no fault lay with my employer

APG blends human intuition with machine efficiency

Private equity still deemed overvalued despite optimism