Italian government bonds face a downgrade to "junk status". Nevertheless, after years, the interest of foreign investors in this "ticking time bomb" is increasing. The prolonged exodus of foreign investors from Italian government bonds has halted this …

European regulators, especially those in Paris and Luxembourg, are at odds over the regulatory and technical standards for the updated European Long Term Investment Funds scheme, known as Eltif 2.0, according to people familiar with the discussions. …

If you're a regular on platforms like X or LinkedIn, you've likely encountered those attention-grabbing posts proclaiming, "If you're not using AI, you're left behind" or "My boss thinks I'm an AI genius, but it's because of this..." followed by a link to …

The Luxembourg bar association appears to be applying a form of shock therapy to lawyers taking a laissez-faire view of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws, but its disciplinary body has nevertheless found a loophole allowing it to continue …

China, poised to reclaim its title of a superior civilization, faces scrutiny from fund managers over structural imbalances, demographic challenges, geopolitical risks, and the leadership style of President Xi Jinping. Let's delve into these concerns. …

The typical reasons that prompt asset managers to acquire new software often include recommendations from regulators following an onsite visit or the realisation that their current resources cannot efficiently handle projected workloads. These decisions …

The European Securities and Markets Authority, or Esma, on Thursday announced that from 2025, cyber risk and digital resilience in Europe's securities sector will take precedence alongside ESG reporting in terms of overarching priorities for the …

BlackRock’s iShares topped the charts as the best-selling ETF promoter in Europe for October, outpacing Amundi and Vanguard, according to recent data from LSEG Lipper. Bond funds have become the most popular ETF category this year by a significant margin. …

Bonds are now recognised as a legitimate investment alternative, long overdue for acknowledgment. Peter De Coensel, CEO of Degroof Petercam Asset Management (DPAM) since 2021 and a seasoned bond market specialist, discusses this resurgence in value. De …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments and promotions includes updates from Alumia, Wealth Management Partners and Newton Investment Management. Roger De Passe Roger De Passe has been named as the new Director of Distribution for the Benelux …

Foreign investors defy junk threat in Italy

France, Luxembourg clash over Eltif 2.0 RTS

The overstated impact of AI on productivity growth

Luxembourg lawyer fined for litany of AML failings

Decoding Xi’s ‘Chinese Dream’

Roadblocks in asset management software procurement

Esma makes cyber risk top EU supervisory priority for 2025

iShares leads in ETF sales, ahead of Amundi, Vanguard

Bond market revival brings back the vigilantes

Transfer Thursday: Alumia, WMP, Newton