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September 26, 2023
Asset Servicing

Fuchs, now Funds Avenue, finds safe harbour at Trustmoore

Luxembourg-based fund services firm Fuchs Asset Management, which saw its parent company enter liquidation in July, is embarking on a new chapter through a strategic partnership with Trustmoore, a fund services company headquartered in Amsterdam. This …
September 26, 2023
Events

Friend or Foe? FondsEvent debates AI’s dual nature

In the world of technology and innovation, few names command as much respect as Geoffrey Hinton, often dubbed the "Godfather of AI." However, recent remarks from this AI luminary have sparked a heated debate on the role of artificial intelligence in our …
September 25, 2023
Wealth Managers,Investing

Democratisation of private markets is not convincing

The ambition of the financial sector to further democratise private markets in the Netherlands is not yet convincingly reflected in practice. The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has reported a lack of enthusiasm for the European Long-Term …
September 22, 2023
Investing

Why a recession could be the best thing for your portfolio

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's recent announcement that U.S. interest rates will hold steady at 5.25% to 5.5% has sparked a debate among investment professionals about what would be best for asset owners: a "soft landing" or a full-blown …
September 22, 2023
Asset Servicing

Geddes head of UK at Apex, Cannella to lead TMT at EY

This week’s overview of transfers and appointments includes appointments at Apex Group and at EY . Stephen Geddes Stephen Geddes (photo) has been appointed as regional head for the United Kingdom at global asset services provider Apex Group.  He joined …
September 21, 2023
Asset Servicing

FE fundinfo buys Adjuto, boosting French, Swiss base

FE fundinfo, a Luxembourg-based specialist in fund information, has announced the acquisition of Paris-based firm Adjuto. The move aims to bolster its fee and distribution channel management solutions. Financial details were not disclosed. Adjuto brings …
September 21, 2023
Sector,Investing

Confusion over ‘retail’ casts cloud over Eltif’s prospects

At the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry's (Alfi) global distribution conference held on Wednesday in Kirchberg, the subject of retail investors took center stage. The focus was driven by the European Commission's retail investment strategy and …
September 21, 2023
Opinion

Private debt solutions: tailor-made or one-size-fits-all?

In a rapidly shifting economic landscape, leverage presents a distinct challenge. The private debt market emerges as a beacon of adaptability, with expertise and tailored solutions becoming crucial determinants of success, writes Yvonne Narin, senior …
September 20, 2023
Opinion

In Flux: The intrinsic power of whistleblowing 

Mention "whistleblower" in Luxembourg and shivers still course through the Grand Duchy, even though nearly a decade has elapsed since the 2014 LuxLeaks scandal. The government, consultancy firms, and segments of the financial sector remain skittish when …
September 20, 2023
Asset Managers,Wealth Managers,Investing

Slow summer: August sees dwindling Raif registrations

Registrations of reserved alternative investment funds took a very relaxed late-summer break during August, quietening to a level last seen early in the Raif product’s history — in January 2019. Only 15 new funds were registered during the month, …