The Belgian Program Act of July 18, 2025 introduces several changes to the annual tax on securities accounts (JTER), also known as the securities tax. The law now provides for new anti-abuse rules and a reporting obligation for certain transactions. This …

The US wants to open retirement savings plans to private equity, unlocking a new multi-trillion-dollar market for the sector. The White House calls it much-needed “democratization”; critics say it is a political favor that will leave savers worse off. …

In the world of investment advice, a new player has emerged that leaves traditional analysts behind: the finfluencer. A recent study by Vaibhav Lalwani on financial YouTubers in India reveals fascinating insights into how these unregulated advisers …

At 33, Heng Schiltges has found his balance between two worlds: the stability of the Grand Duchy and the dynamism of the City. “Luxembourg is an excellent starting point, but I wanted to work on deals with a more international dimension,” he says. Based …

After the sharp rise in the gold price, silver is also on the move. Specialists expect further gains, pointing to declining confidence in public finances and fiat money. At Dutch asset manager Optimix, they have been fans of precious metals for years. …

As interest rates stay elevated, private equity firms must relearn how to create value, with Luxembourg once again in the engine room of global strategy. For years, private equity had it easy. Not because GPs didn’t work hard, they definitely did, but …

An Italian icon is quietly being reshaped in Gasperich, as Bialetti’s future comes under the influence of global family capital. Behind the scenes in Luxembourg’s Technopolis Gasperich business park, one of Italy’s most recognisable brands is becoming …

Jerome Powell is facing what may well be the most important speech of his career. This week, at the annual Jackson Hole symposium, the Federal Reserve chair must not only defend his policy, but also the very principle of central bank independence. …

In a year marked by political divergence on climate, Morningstar compares two Article 8 high-yield bond funds navigating Europe’s evolving ESG landscape: Aberdeen Investment's Abrdn Euro High Yield and Columbia Threadneedle European High Yield. The year …

Strong inflows at Amundi, Natixis, DWS and Allianz show investors’ appetite for income strategies. But equity outflows, particularly in active funds, and margin pressure reveal an industry split between volume growth and conviction. Amundi ended June at …

Dirk Coveliers: New rules for the Belgian securities account tax take effect

Critics fear ‘disruption’ from private equity in 401(k)s

The finfluencer revolution is unstoppable

Greetings from London: navigating two markets as a European investor

‘In extreme scenario silver could surge to 100 dollars’

Private equity in a higher-for-longer world

Clone of Italian coffee icon enters global orbit via Luxembourg

The robot central banker

Morningstar: Aberdeen vs Columbia Threadneedle in HY fixed income

Strong inflows mask tensions in Europe’s fund landscape