Despite a call by the ECB, European financial institutions do not seem to be immediately covered by the new corporate responsibility directive. A majority of member states reportedly do not want to decide on this until after the directive comes into force …

Timing the market with your fund investments can be costly, especially if you are a cross-border investor using Luxembourg-domiciled mutual funds. Some 27 percent of the total return in your portfolio - nearly one third - could be at risk, according to an …

The rapid adoption of technology in Luxembourg's insurance industry is reshaping competitive dynamics, with non-users facing increasing disadvantages. Discussions at Thursday’s ACA Insurance Day 2023 highlighted the critical impact of technologies like …

Skyrocketing mortgage rates and astronomical house prices make it almost impossible for the average American to buy a house. So activity declines. The result is a drag on growth. The US 30-year mortgage rate, while falling slightly, is still close to its …

Luxembourg-based investment professionals seeking to launch their first or second impact investment fund are eligible for extensive government assistance, including training and financial support. The agency in charge, the International Climate Finance …

Consolidation, regulatory risks, and the need to stay relevant to the target audience of investors and asset owners are considered as the topics that keep C-level asset managers awake at night. At the Efama conference in Brussels on Thursday, CEOs of five …

DWS, one of Europe's biggest asset management firms, has announced the launch of a new series of Xtrackers Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), offering investors a novel way to invest in euro-denominated corporate bonds. This innovative range is designed to …

With the official launch of Eltifs 2.0 in early 2024, the private semi-liquid private funds market is undergoing a revival, both in terms of products and assets under management. In both private equity and private debt, the share of investments in private …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments and promotions includes updates from Vistra, BNP Paribas, The Directors Office, Stonehage Fleming, DWS, Empira and XS.com. Frank Roden Frank Roden (main photo) has been appointed as managing director of the …

Global wealth linked to art and collectibles is projected to grow by nearly a third to 2.861 billion dollars by 2026 from the level of 2.174 billion in 2022, according to the Deloitte Luxembourg Art & Finance Report 2023. The increase highlights the …

Financial sector looks set to dodge new CSDDD rules

Timing the market with Luxembourg funds is costly

Luxembourg’s traditional insurers face disruption

Housing shortage: high prices, less growth

€1 mln available to support creation of new climate funds

AI seen triggering fresh consolidation in asset sector

DWS launches Xtrackers ETFs for Euro corporate bonds

Eltif 2.0 triggers fresh interest in semi-liquid funds

Transfers: Vistra, BNP, Stonehage, Directors Office

Global art market poised for significant growth