Institutional investors are increasingly shifting thematic investing into their core asset allocation as they see a fit with long-term asset-liability management strategies, according to Karen Kharmandarian, chief investment officer and co-manager of the …

Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), has fined BGL BNP Paribas three million euro for “severe breaches” in professional standards regarding the fight against money laundering and counter-terrorist …

The next decade will witness the largest wealth transfer in history. Despite our teachings that hard work is the key to success, last year saw more billionaires created through wealth transfer than through entrepreneurship, and this trend is set to …

Recent issues in the private credit market have heightened the vigilance of Dutch asset managers regarding deals financed by private debt providers. While they remain cautiously optimistic, they emphasize a crucial reminder: private markets lack …

Investors should diversify their portfolios across asset classes that genuinely enhance diversification. Unfortunately, many (professional) investors often fall for illusions. In the realm of private equity, that illusion is akin to "The Emperor's New …

This week's Morningstar Fund Radar shines a spotlight on global equity funds, revealing a stellar performance led by US tech giants and highlighting the political twists shaping investor sentiment worldwide. The second quarter of 2024 proved favourable …

Renewable energy stocks have shown underperformance relative to the broader markets for years, even though the long-term outlook remains favourable. High interest rates and inflation have created many headwinds. The cost of setting up solar or wind …

Six months after the rollout of Eltif 2.0, the BlackRock private markets team believes this updated wrapper has the potential to become the vehicle of choice for private market investments, according to a paper the firm released on Thursday. “We see …

If you want to be considered wealthy in Luxembourg, you’ll need to earn an annual gross income of at least 365,000 euro. According to a recent survey, that's the magic number that Luxembourg residents believe separates the wealthy from the rest. …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news includes updates from Generali, the University of Luxembourg, Euroclear, La Française and DLA Piper. Dirk Zetzsche Professor Dirk Zetzsche (photo) of the University of …

Thematic investing ‘moved up the sophistication ladder’

CSSF fines BNP Paribas €3 mln for laundering lapses

Biggest wealth transfer ever set to begin

Private market challenges raise vigilance

Ferrytales

Fund Radar: Global equity funds shine

Supply chain disruptions weigh on solar and wind

BlackRock sees Eltif2 wrapper as vehicle of choice

Wealth starts with an income of at least €365,000

Transfer Thursday: Generali, Uni.lu, LPEA, DLA Piper