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July 6, 2023
Asset Managers,Sector,Laws and Regulations

Alfi Chair Goy: ‘Common goal is to strike the right balance’

With a clear vision in mind, Jean-Marc Goy, recently appointed as chairperson at the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry, Alfi,  is determined to foster the growth of the Grand Duchy's asset management sector by encouraging effective …
July 5, 2023
Transfers

Louis Wright appointed as CEO at Moventum

Moventum has announced the appointment of Louis Wright as the new CEO of the Luxembourg-based financial services company, following confirmation by the CSSF. With his extensive background in the industry, Wright is set to spearhead Moventum's provision of …
July 4, 2023
Laws and Regulations

Nobody’s happy about EU deal on MiFID review

Last week, EU governing bodies heralded an agreement updating the bloc’s financial market trading rules. The deal is said to increase EU capital markets’ global competitiveness as well as give access to the market data needed to make investing in …
July 4, 2023

Gramegna calls for single rulebook in EU financial markets

Pierre Gramegna, former Luxembourg finance minister and managing director of the European Stability Mechanism, on Tuesday called for bolder steps towards creating better integrated financial markets in Europe. Reviving the EU’s ambition for creating a …
July 3, 2023
Laws and Regulations

Luxembourg plans to cut subscription tax on Eltifs

Luxembourg is taking measures to become more competitive in the international funds market. Finance Minister Yuriko Backes has revealed plans to amend the "subscription" tax imposed on funds such as European Long Term Investment Funds, known as Eltifs, a …
July 3, 2023
Opinion

ECB shows no signs of considering a rate pause

The European Central Bank (ECB) may not openly acknowledge it, but behind the scenes, goodwill is slipping away. Goodwill represents the intangible, invisible value of a company. When applied to a central bank, it refers to the willingness to make …
July 3, 2023

ShareAction challenges complacency on ESG investments

ShareAction, a UK-based international charity advocating for responsible investment, on Monday launched a new definition of "responsible investment" with the aim of raising standards across the financial sector while combating greenwashing and misleading …
July 3, 2023
Asset Managers

Global managed assets witness first decline in 15 years

Global managed assets decreased by four percent to $255 trillion in 2022, marking the first decline in fifteen years, according to the new Global Wealth report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). However, global savings increased by over 6 percent during …
July 3, 2023
Asset Managers

Tax experts anxiously await clarity on ATAD-3 text

Luxembourg’s financial sector has faced a wave of tax avoidance legislation in recent years. But the impact of the earlier measures is likely to pale in comparison to the EU’s latest – the third Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive, known as the “Unshell …
June 30, 2023
Asset Managers,Private Banks,News,Laws and Regulations

ABBL claims success in lobbying effort on third-country branches

The association representing Luxembourg’s banking industry has claimed success in its lobbying effort to persuade the EU to amend the rules governing the prudential requirements and the supervision of third-country branches to its satisfaction. The …