It’s the middle of May and the full-year results are in. For publicly listed companies it would be yesterday’s news. Tax filings have been made and many firms even reported their first quarter. But in private equity, with its long-term perspectives, the …

In 1908, there were 16,000 Luxembourgish immigrants living in Chicago. They were extremely poor and needed to emigrate to survive. Today, people emigrate to Luxembourg for different reasons. It’s more about thriving rather than surviving. Without …

Fears in the financial sector that the reputation of institutions - banks as well as fund managers - might suffer as an indirect consequence of stringent sustainable finance regulations might deter firms from developing new ESG products or could make them …

The top representative of the City of London Corporation on Tuesday began a two-day visit to Luxembourg that includes meetings with Luxembourg for Finance, financial regulator CSSF, the finance ministry and representatives of the grand duchy’s banking …

Some long awaited regulatory clarity on ESG and sustainability requirements for fund and asset managers appears to have reduced the state of confusion that had led to a downgrade of approximately 270 billion euro in assets under management last year. Yet, …

European Fund Administration, the Luxembourg-based asset services unit of Frankfurt-headquartered management company Universal Investment, on Monday said it is rebranding to "efa", as part of its integration journey into Universal Investment. Since its …

The European Court of Auditors, the EU’s top body designed to improve financial management in the European Union, has criticised the European Central Bank for failing to properly supervise the 110 largest financial institutions in the Eurozone. The ECA, …

Franklin Templeton on Monday said that all 21 Ucits ETFs from its Icav range have become available to Luxembourg investors in response to growing client demand for ETF solutions. Registering its ETF range in Luxembourg is “an important step” in terms of …

A recent European Commission proposal to oblige EU-based eligible counterparties to hold an active account at an EU central counterparty clearing house has raised temperatures in some quarters. The measure is intended to reinforce the EU’s “open and …

Markets globally expect earnings to rise over the next 12 months. Whether in the US or emerging markets, everywhere the expected earnings-per-share are above the current ones. Whether this will happen is doubtful. With ISM Manufacturing at 47 and that of …

Private assets: the global 2022 results are in. Finally!

Attracting talent is getting harder!

‘Reputation risks may lead to fewer ESG products’

City of London aims for fresh ties with Luxembourg

SFDR clarity welcomed but greenwashing fears linger

‘efa’ new name for European Fund Administration

EU Court of Auditors notes ECB failings in bank supervision

Role for Luxembourg in Franklin Templeton’s ambitions

EC’s clearing autonomy move raises hackles

Chart of the week: Profit doubts