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November 14, 2024
News

NATO’s top admiral urges EIB to boost European defence funding

NATO’s top military commander, admiral Rob Bauer, has urged the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand its support for the defence sector, pointing out that the EIB’s current restrictions limit Europe’s security capabilities at a critical time. Bauer, …
November 13, 2024
News

Trump orders Musk, Ramaswamy to cut federal fat

In a move set to shake the corridors of Washington, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE. With a nod to Musk’s favourite …
November 13, 2024
News

Luxembourg innovators bring wine and e-signing to Web Summit

Luxembourg startups Vinesia and Ignisign this week head to Lisbon's Web Summit, showcasing innovative solutions in fine wine investment and secure e-signatures amid Europe’s bustling tech scene. Over 70,000 participants this week are expected to attend …
November 13, 2024
Investing,Opinion

‘Advantage of private equity lies in overcoming risk aversion’

The outperformance of private equity should be nuanced, says investment expert Jan Longeval. "But it offers an important advantage that is rarely highlighted." The European Commission is heavily promoting private assets through new regulations. Since the …
November 12, 2024
Expert Panel

Pinsent Masons: AFM publishes ‘AIFM-Light market picture’

The Dutch regulator, the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), has investigated managers who use an exemption from the licensing requirement in the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wft) and only fall within the scope of a registration …
November 12, 2024
Opinion

The war against bitcoin is over

The victory of Trump is good news for cryptocurrency. During the election, crypto was a key topic, revolving around SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. Gensler has waged a real battle against cryptocurrency over recent years. This has led to Trump’s campaign …
November 11, 2024
Asset Allocation,Events

Investors grapple with human rights as rules evolve

In a world where corporate actions have far-reaching social and environmental impacts, the investment community is being called upon to take a more active role in addressing human rights issues. At an Amsterdam panel discussion on Friday hosted by …
November 11, 2024
Opinion

Chart of the week: Why are stocks so expensive?

I often read that stocks are incredibly expensive and that a significant correction is "imminent." But I actually think it's not as dramatic as it seems. It all depends on the valuation lens you use. What seems to influence stock investors and "experts" …
November 8, 2024
News

With Republican House victory, Powell’s troubles deepen

The Republicans won the popular vote, regained control of the Senate, and are nearing a majority in the House of Representatives. This is bad news for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, with whom Donald Trump has a score to settle. When the Federal Reserve …
November 8, 2024
News

CSSF imposes fines on five AIFMs for AML violations

The Luxembourg financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), has issued administrative fines to five alternative investment fund managers for failing to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing …