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March 15, 2022
Asset Managers

Investors bracing for FOMC rate hike, Russia default 

There are a number of important events expected this week that will affect investors. The most important is undoubtedly the decision of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on US interest rates on Wednesday. The Federal Reserve will have to decide how …
March 15, 2022
Transfers

People: JPM AM and BLI boost their sustainability teams

In the Luxembourg transfer market, Banque de Luxembourg Investments and JP Morgan Asset Management both announced that they have strengthened their sustainable investing teams. Consultancy EY meanwhile said it has created a new Luxembourg team dedicated …
March 15, 2022
Laws and Regulations,Asset Servicing

After false start, review sets up Eltifs for success

A comprehensive review by the European Commission has the potential to put the European long-term investment funds (Eltif) regime back on track and set it up for the kind of success Ucits funds have experienced. Eltifs can become competitive with AIFs by …
March 15, 2022
Asset Allocation,Investing

Fitch sees 'limited contagion risk' from bond funds

European emerging-market bond funds pose limited contagion risk to the broader financial system in light of the conflict in Ukraine, rating agency Fitch said on Monday. The funds have low exposure to Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, which should limit the …
March 14, 2022
Supervision

Supervisors step up efforts to maintain financial stability

Financial supervisors in Luxembourg and elsewhere in Europe on Monday stepped up their efforts to maintain financial stability, protect investors and ensure the orderly functioning of markets as part of the European Union’s overall response to the “tragic …
March 14, 2022
Asset Allocation

'Good moment to move into green bonds'

It is a good moment for investors to green their bond portfolios. The asset class is considered attractive after the rise in interest rates in recent months and the increased risk premiums stemming from the Ukraine war, Johann Plé, senior fund manager …
March 14, 2022
Sector

IMF concerned over rising house prices in Luxembourg

Luxembourg’s financial system has weathered the pandemic well, but the Russia-Ukraine conflict poses new risks to Luxembourg’s economy while the surge in housing prices from recent years threatens the attractiveness of the Grand Duchy, the International …
March 11, 2022
Asset Allocation

‘Switch to low carbon era may disrupt financial system’

An abrupt and disorderly transition to a low carbon economy risks disrupting the financial system as a sudden implementation of climate change mitigation policies can increase transition risks, a new European Central Bank study said on Friday. The ECB’s …
March 11, 2022
Asset Allocation,Products

Top 5: European equities offer value and dividends 

While US companies are generally praised for their quality, strong competitive advantages and high growth prospects, European equities are significantly less popular. Although most fund managers seem to have less faith in European equities, they are …
March 10, 2022
Private Banks,Supervision,Wealth Managers

ING braces for Luxembourg AML indictment

Dutch financial group ING is bracing for a criminal indictment in Luxembourg over its failure to properly manage anti-money laundering (AML) processes at its unit in the Grand Duchy. The bank said it was informed in January by a Luxembourg investigating …