Luxembourg investment funds and their auditors will have to familiarise themselves with a completely new version of a process known as ‘the long-form report’ with which to document their regulatory compliance to the CSSF financial regulator. One of the …

It's fascinating to observe central bankers like Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell outside their usual realm, especially on platforms like CBS's "60 Minutes." Powell's candid admission about the US being on an unsustainable fiscal path is a concern is …

Among the first firms to launch an Eltif2 strategy that allows retail investors to access private equity, Berlin-based Moonfare said it plans to create a dedicated secondary liquidity mechanism that enables investors to unwind their holdings before the …

The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent move to mandate increased disclosure of fees and other costs by private equity funds has sparked a legal battle with the PE industry. Lawyers representing both the SEC and the PE industry engaged in a …

Navigating the interest rate cycle is a paramount challenge for family offices in Germany, according to a recent survey. These offices, tasked with managing the wealth of affluent families, also see their investment strategies challenged by geopolitical …

More than two thirds of fund selectors see active fund management as key to outperforming in the current year, a reflection of its growing importance in uncertain markets, the latest Natixis 2024 Fund Selector Outlook Survey shows. The survey uncovered a …

Amundi, Europe’s biggest asset manager, on Wednesday confirmed that it has agreed to acquire Alpha Associates, a Swiss-based specialist firm in private equity, private debt and infrastructure investments, boosting its presence in the European private …

Economic forecasts for 2024 can vary widely depending on what indicators one considers. Optimists say central banks' openness to cutting interest rates means happier days are coming. Others point to the risk of recession and renewed inflation. At a recent …

Experts from Schroders, Robeco, and Franklin Templeton advise maintaining a cautious stance on the valuation of US equities, highlighting that key interest rates are likely to decrease more slowly than market expectations. Annually, Schroders, Franklin …

The landscape of the technology industry has been dramatically reshaped since the onset of the coronavirus crisis, with big tech companies witnessing their operating profit margins leap from 24 to 29 percent. In stark contrast, other companies have seen a …

CSSF asks funds to make annual self-assessments

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