China and Japan are once again on a collision course, this time over the highly strategic semiconductor industry. Beijing has threatened Tokyo with severe economic consequences if it continues to restrict sales of semiconductor equipment to China. Japan, …

Small-cap stocks have long underperformed their large-cap counterparts, now trading at a discount. For those with a long-term perspective, this could represent a compelling entry point, says Scott Woods, manager of the Columbia Threadneedle Global Smaller …

As geopolitical tensions escalate and global defence spending increases, a growing number of investors are turning to defence-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These funds not only provide a hedge against uncertainty but also present opportunities for …

The non-domicile (Non-Dom) status has been a distinctive characteristic of the United Kingdom (UK) tax system for many years, offering a favorable regime for certain individuals. The previous Conservative UK government announced their intention to …

I’ve been captivated for days by the chart below, which illustrates household equity allocation. What puzzles me most is the simplistic conclusion that this allocation signals the end of the equity rally. I, however, have a different interpretation—one …

US growth stocks had an excellent year in 2023. Although the Magnificent Seven pulled the cart, they were certainly not the only stocks to record a strong performance. And yet, despite the magnificent returns, investors seem wary and are now withdrawing …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, and other career news in the fund and asset management community in and around Luxembourg includes updates from Bank Lombard Odier, European Depositary Bank and Blackrock. Frédéric Praz Frédéric Praz …

M&G, a UK-based asset management and insurance firm that serves the European market from Luxembourg, posted lower first-half 2024 results on Wednesday, revealing a mixed financial performance and significant net client outflows. Despite efforts to …

The largest maturity date in Belgium’s financial history. That is how Peter Adams, CEO of ING Belgium, describes today’s expiry of the much-debated one-year state note, on 4 September. The moment has arrived: today, Belgium’s debt agency refunds the …

ESMA publishes guidelines on sustainability claims in funds’ names on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms In the apparently almost never-ending battle against greenwashing, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) set a next …

Geopolitical conflicts over microchips

‘Smaller stocks have never been so cheap’

Investors are using defence ETFs as a ‘flight to safety’

The end of the non-dom regime in the United Kingdom

Surely this must be the end of the rally

Fund Radar: US growth stock funds out of favour

Transfer Thursday: Lombard Odier, EDB, Blackrock

M&G faces significant net client outflows in first half

Belgian banks brace for €22 bln bond bonanza

What’s in a (fund)name?