The European Court of Justice has ruled against the Netherlands for its discriminatory treatment of foreign insurers compared to domestic ones in the taxation of dividends. According to the judgment delivered on 7 November 2024 , this unequal tax …

When consensus dominates the market, unexpected surprises often lurk just around the corner. Could the U.S. economy prove weaker than anticipated, while Europe is stronger than expected? Is the threat of inflation a thing of the past, or could it …

Heavy rainfall in Spain led to floods in October, causing over 10 billion euro in damages. This is yet another manifestation of the global water crisis, which poses an economic risk to investors. Risk management increasingly involves steering towards …

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments includes news from GSK Stockmann, Santander Asset Management, Deutsche Boerse, and HSBC. GSK Stockmann Hawa Mahamoud, Chara Papagiannidi (photo), and Marie-Therese Wich have been promoted to counsel at …

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management has identified European smallcaps as a standout investment opportunity for 2025, labelling them “deeply undervalued”. The firm's CIO, Benjamin Melman, presented the firm’s outlook for the coming year, highlighting key …

Luxembourg’s new blockchain boosts distributed ledger technology for securities and introduces a 'control agent,' offering new possibilities for fund distribution and innovation. Benjamin Schaub of the intas.tech consultancy and Sebastiaan Hooghiemstra at …

Sustainable finance investments continue to grow, but their effectiveness in driving tangible progress on global or local environmental challenges remains difficult to substantiate. Demonstrating the impact of sustainable investment remains a significant …

Avoid European equities and steer clear of most bonds. According to major investment houses, this is the key strategy to prevent issues in investment portfolios next year. Extremely narrow spreads on corporate bonds, rising government deficits, weak …

Luxembourg is undergoing a significant reform of its corporate accounting framework with the introduction of draft bill no. 8286 on 28 July 2023 (the " New Draft Law "). The New Draft Law aims to modernise and consolidate Luxembourg’s accounting rules, …

VanEck, the US-based pioneer of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has launched VanEck Direct, a new app that enables the company to sell investment products directly to retail investors—bypassing banks and brokers. This marks a significant step in opening its …

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Transfers: GSK Stockmann, Deutsche Boerse, HSBC

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VanEck uses Dutch market to pilot direct ETF distribution app