Markets remain on edge as U.S. equities struggle to stabilize after last week’s selloff. From Wall Street to Main Street, inflation fears, tariffs, and policy uncertainty are rattling sentiment. Yet, on this side of the Atlantic, European fund managers …

Stock prices in the healthcare sector are on the rise. Innovation is driving growth, and investors appreciate the defensive qualities of the sector, experts say. After two years of underperformance, the healthcare sector has made a strong start this year. …

Nasdaq is preparing to extend its trading hours, aiming to introduce 24-hour, five-day-a-week trading by the second half of 2026—pending regulatory approval. Tal Cohen, Nasdaq’s head of North American markets, presents this as a logical next step in …

State Street, one of the largest financial services firms in Luxembourg, on Tuesday started construction on its new headquarters in the Cloche d’Or district. The relocation will see around 600 employees move from the company’s current offices in Kirchberg …

Belgian investors can finally reclaim the flat-rate foreign tax credit (FBB) on French dividends, ending decades of legal disputes. A recent ministerial statement confirms compliance with court rulings, ensuring long-awaited tax relief. What is this …

The relaxed rules around Eltifs, the European vehicles for non-listed investments, are leading to a series of new launches. However, not all market players are equally enthusiastic. Many are still adopting a wait-and-see approach. An Eltif (European Long …

Luxembourg’s depositary banking sector is undergoing a structural shift as demand for alternative investment funds (AIFs) continues to rise. The latest ABBL–KPMG survey shows a significant expansion in assets under depositary (AuD) for RAIFs, private …

Germany is at a financial crossroads. Friedrich Merz and his CDU/CSU are pushing to relax strict debt rules to unlock billions in defense and infrastructure investment. The clock is ticking ahead of Tuesday’s Bundestag vote. But on Friday, Merz reached …

In recent weeks, an old-fashioned "self-fulfilling prophecy" appears to be taking shape. To ensure that the Republicans remain in power in two and four years, it is crucial for Trump to give the economy and markets a blow now. For Trump and his …

Institutional investors remain wary of semi-liquid private funds, a sentiment that was on full display at this year’s Luxembourg Meeting for Private Markets Investments, a German-language private markets conference known as Lumpi. While asset managers …

Benelux investors keep their cool as Wall Street wobbles

Healthcare sector back in the spotlight

Nasdaq’s bold step towards 24/5 trading draws criticism

State Street begins construction of Luxembourg HQ in Cloche d’Or

LLJ: Belgian investors can finally reclaim French dividend taxes

Eltif 2.0 brings new dynamics but does not eliminate all doubts

Alternative funds drive Luxembourg depositary growth but expose digital gaps

Bund yield rises further as Berlin struggles with budget deal

Chart of the week: short-term pain

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