Deloitte Luxembourg on Monday said it has acquired the fintech practice of Alto Advisory for an undisclosed amount per 1 January 2024. Alto offers software services for depositaries, transfer agents and fund managers. Yoan Jagoury (photo), Alto founder …

Luxembourg's financial sector continues to rely heavily on outsourcing services. A survey, conducted by PWC among 342 top executives and operational heads in the financial sector, found that a remarkable 90 percent of them engage in outsourcing …

Luxembourg’s financial supervisor CSSF is ready to conditionally give its green light for new applications of Eltif 2.0 funds, even as the market still awaits a final adoption of the regulatory and technical standards, known as the RTS, by the European …

The imminent decision by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a series of U.S. spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is stirring up the Bitcoin investment community. While many investors are caught up in a typical “buy the rumour, sell …

As the clock ticks down to the much-anticipated launch of the revamped EU regime for European Long-Term Investment Funds (Eltifs), the private markets world is abuzz with anticipation and a dash of uncertainty. In less than a week, the Eltif 2.0 regime …

While many asset managers continue to explore private investments amidst growing market uncertainties, Optimix Asset Management has consistently avoided them. “Investors don't need private markets,” said Jelte de Boer, managing director of …

Geneva-based investment house Edmond de Rothschild has agreed to sell its third-party asset servicing operations based in Luxembourg to Apex Group, a global financial services provider. This move is a part of Edmond de Rothschild’s strategy to narrow its …

It is striking how few investors dare to bet their cards on the Magnificent Seven before 2024. All sorts of things are being tipped, but the Magnificent Seven have to suffer. The hype is over and they could fall apart at any moment. It is either no good …

Future-oriented private banks face a time crunch to reorganise before the end of a temporary “inversion” in what generates their income. Private banks, historically able to rely very heavily on their hefty fees and commissions, have seen interest profits …

Higher interest rates, the pace at which central banks will cut rates, a possible recession and regulations on sustainability and digitalisation. In their expectations for 2024, Investment Officer experts and columnists name these as the key themes. In …

Deloitte boosts fintech practice with Alto Advisory

‘Outsourcing remains a dominant force in Luxembourg’

CSSF ready to conditionally approve Eltif 2.0 applications

A spot Bitcoin ETF - does it matter?

Eltif 2.0 launch: Tension builds in Luxembourg

‘Investors don’t need private markets’

Edmond de Rothschild to sell asset services ops to Apex

Ten misconceptions around the Magnificent Seven

Private banks told to reform as income inversion nears

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