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July 1, 2024
Asset Allocation,Investing

China’s sudden electric car boom stirs strategic concerns

China's rapid emergence as a market leader in electric vehicles (EVs) has sparked significant concerns throughout the European Union. Are the expansions of Chinese automakers into Europe a modern-day Trojan horse? And what exactly is driving this …
July 1, 2024
Investing,Opinion

Will debt sink the American empire?

The Wall Street Journal recently featured a striking graphic headlined "Will Debt Sink the American Empire?" With the United States facing another daunting budget deficit of seven percent of GDP this year, such alarming depictions of debt are …
June 28, 2024
Private Banks,Supervision

Luxembourg banks struggling with compliance, AML

Luxembourg's banking sector, once heralded for its stability and strong governance, is now grappling with substantial hurdles in adhering to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, a new consultancy report reveals. The industry is struggling to recruit …
June 28, 2024

Fund Radar: Investor appetite fuels Euro high-yield bonds

European high-yield bond spreads narrowed in May, driven by strong corporate earnings and investor demand, reflecting robust market confidence and providing a favorable backdrop for corporate refinancing and new issues. This edition of the Morningstar …
June 27, 2024
Investing,News

Investors seek shelter abroad amid French election chaos

The spread on French government bonds has peaked again, showing that financial markets are on edge ahead of Sunday's elections. Until they conclude later in July, many investors are favouring other European government bonds, like Austria, Finland and …
June 27, 2024
Transfers

Transfer Thursday: Caia, DLA, CMS, PwC, EY, Esma, Fundcraft

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news includes updates from PwC Luxembourg, EY Luxembourg, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Stability Mechanism .  DLA Piper, CMS. Fundcraft …
June 26, 2024
Asset Managers,Investing,Supervision

CSSF confirms Amundi’s Nvidia holdings within legal limits

A comprehensive review by Investment Officer, based on Morningstar data, revealed that the Amundi MSCI Semiconductors ESG Screened Ucits ETF has the largest exposure to Nvidia worldwide, with an allocation of 34.49 percent as of June 17.  In response to a …
June 26, 2024
Asset Allocation,Investing,News

Quintet says Europe improving faster than US

Despite the rightward tilt of the recent European parliamentary elections, Quintet Private Bank’s chief investment officer is talking up what seems like unexpected good news for Europe. The Eurozone economy, he said, features growth rates exceeding …
June 26, 2024
Family Offices,Investing,News

European family offices eye bargains in tumbling US real estate

European family offices are taking advantage of falling US real estate prices, seeking opportunities in prime office spaces and "trophy assets" despite market instability. US office property valuations have dropped sharply due to rising borrowing costs …
June 26, 2024
Expert Panel

New guidelines for naming ESG funds: challenges for fund managers

The European Securities and Markets  Authority, Esma, in May published its final guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms in order to prevent greenwashing risk. These may, potentially, have massive implications for fund …