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October 20, 2023
Asset Managers

Luxembourg funds to become subject to new regime in UK 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s financial supervisor, plans to introduce a new overseas funds regime in April next year, as part of Britain's post-Brexit framework for authorising non-UK investment funds to reach British investors. It …
October 19, 2023
Investing

Despite growth, private assets remain concentrated

Luxembourg's alternative investment funds (AIFs) continued to show resilience and growth last year, even amid economic headwinds, navigating economic challenges with private equity funds at the forefront of market momentum, according to the latest annual …
October 19, 2023
Investing

Geopolitical tensions reshape investors’ trust in Treasuries

The escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas challenges the appeal of US government bonds as a traditional safe haven.  Typically, geopolitical tensions drive short-term market moves towards safer assets like cash and US government bonds. However, on …
October 19, 2023
Transfers

Transfer Thursday: CKP, La Française, Linklaters, Allianz

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments and promotions includes updates from Linklaters, Allianz Global Investors and La Française. Paul-Sébastien Carteret Paul-Sébastien Carteret, until recently at BIL Manage Invest, has joined Luxembourg law …
October 19, 2023
Sector,Opinion,Technology

I do not regret that my crypto investments lost money

It was 2020, and there were countless stories of young investors becoming millionaires overnight by investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. I didn't want to miss out, so I decided to invest a modest amount of 2500 euros. Curiosity The possibility of …
October 19, 2023
News,Sector

Investment fund costs swing widely, Fitz data shows

Investment fund costs for both retail investors and institutions have become more volatile in 2022, according to data analysed by London-based Fitz Partners. About one third - or 35 percent - of funds whose fees were changed last year have witnessed an …
October 19, 2023
Private Banks,News,Laws and Regulations,Wealth Managers

Investors may draw short end in tussle over retail strategy

A divisive European Commission proposal for a unified retail investment strategy is seen as one of the final pieces of EU legislation that is due to be approved in the months ahead, before next year’s EU elections. The industry’s objections are being …
October 18, 2023
Asset Allocation

High-yield senior loans gain traction despite niche status

Senior loans, currently the highest-yielding bonds, witness substantial inflows in tracker funds.  In September, ETFs focusing on senior loans attracted over a billion dollars in investments, marking the highest influx since June 2021. The surge in …
October 18, 2023
Wealth Managers

Investors seek uniformity in the ESG data maze

Sustainability data has emerged as a vital component for investors, but they grapple with a plethora of providers and inconsistent standards. How can this disjointed landscape be streamlined for clarity and coherence? While the demand for sustainability …
October 18, 2023
Opinion

Luxembourg Sicavs eligible for Belgian tax treaty

What for decades proved a disadvantage for the Luxembourg fund industry is now quietly becoming an advantage: Luxembourg investment companies can invoke the double taxation treaty with Belgium, among others. Among other things, this allows them to claim a …