Last week’s disappointing US labour market data do more than just reignite the debate about interest rate cuts. They open the door to a scenario that bears a striking resemblance to 1998, the year in which pre-emptive rate cuts by the Federal Reserve …

As the Netherlands transitions to a new pension system, one of the world’s largest institutional investor groups, collectively managing nearly two trillion euros, is quietly preparing to pivot away from long-dated government bonds. This shift, driven by …

Longer withholding tax reclaim windows can be useful but faster recoveries deliver better results than relying on default timelines. Acting early allows investors put recovered cash to work sooner. In my previous contribution , I covered Taiwan’s recent …

Luxembourg has taken a new step in modernizing its sovereign debt with the issuance of fully digital treasury certificates based on blockchain technology. Limited to 50 million euro, the transaction of these six-month zero-coupon notes may seem like a …

Now that several major trade deals—however skewed and ambiguous—have been announced, markets are left searching for the next catalyst to keep the bull market alive. One likely candidate can be found in some rented office space in Washington. Following a …

This week’s overview of senior appointments and leadership changes includes updates from Aon France, Allianz Benelux, Mimco Capital, and SnapSwap. Aon France Aon has appointed Liliane Spiridon as chief executive officer of Aon France. She joined the …

Luxembourg is pulling out all the stops to cement its position as a magnet for global private capital. With a sweeping new tax regime for carried interest proposed by Prime Minister Luc Frieden’s centre-right government, the Grand Duchy is making it …

Last week, the European Union threatened to unleash its “nuclear” option if the U.S. refused to compromise in trade talks. On Sunday, Brussels bowed to demands from across the Atlantic. Some call it a strategic blunder. Others say it’s a clever bluff. …

European stock exchanges are edging closer to 24-hour equity trading, but cautiously and unevenly. Major operators like Deutsche Börse and Euronext are quietly studying the technical and commercial implications. Regulators and industry bodies, meanwhile, …

Last week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave a rather striking interview on CNBC. He floated the idea that it might be time to examine just how well the Federal Reserve is doing its job. Given how vocal Donald Trump has been in criticizing Fed …

Déjà vu: from Internet revolution to AI revolution

Dutch pension funds are rethinking government bonds

WTax: The hidden cost of extra time

Luxembourg lays foundation for a digital sovereign debt strategy

Chart of the week: The Next Catalyst

Transfers: Aon, Allianz, Mimco, and SnapSwap

Luxembourg’s new carry tax regime reflects global ambitions

EU promises big, hoping Trump doesn’t read the fine print

‘The 24/7 trading trend is becoming increasingly inevitable’

Ruffling feathers in finance