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March 11, 2024
Opinion

Deglobalisation is a fact

In the ever-escalating tech tug-of-war between China and the United States, the dragon nation is unleashing a full-scale mobilization to propel its technological prowess forward. The gloves are off as the U.S. and its partners continue to throw up …
March 8, 2024
Sector

Key role for investment culture at ‘new’ Morningstar Awards

The anticipation for future outperformance plays an increasingly pivotal role in Morningstar's methodology for bestowing its annual awards upon investment funds.  The next two weeks will see Morningstar present its awards for Investing Excellence ceremony …
March 7, 2024
Sector,Laws and Regulations

The fund valuation paradigm is shifting, pushed by regulation

Amidst heightened regulatory scrutiny, Luxembourg's private investment fund landscape experiences a transformative shift in valuation paradigms, a panel discussion on Wednesday made clear. In public markets, financial products such as equities, bonds and …
March 7, 2024
Asset Allocation,Sector

Private investments hold back university fund returns

Private investment-laden portfolios of US university funds achieved a net return of 7.7 per cent in FY2023, but the gains were almost entirely due to public equities.   Historically, university funds with larger endowments tend to achieve better one-year …
March 7, 2024
Opinion

A continuation of the Chinese rally?

On Tuesday the eight-day People's Congress in China, an annual parliamentary gathering drawing thousands of delegates from across the nation, kicked off. Premier Li Qiang will address the congress, detailing targets for economic growth and military …
March 7, 2024
Transfers

Transfer Thursday: Belfius, Fidelity

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from Belfius, Fidelity International, BeLuThai, and the Luxembourg Press Council. Sofie Geukens Sofie Geukens (photo) will take on the role of head of …
March 6, 2024
Asset Servicing,Investing

Alter Domus valued at €4.9 bln as Cinven takes majority stake

Luxembourg-based Alter Domus, one of the world's biggest asset services firms, has secured a new strategic investment from London-based private equity firm Cinven. Alter Domus said the transaction will increase its value to 4.9 billion euros, which …
March 6, 2024
Asset Allocation,Private Banks,Wealth Managers

Art is evolving beyond passion, becoming a serious asset class

In response to rising interest among younger generations, banks like J.P. Morgan are delving into art financing. “We see among younger generations that around owning art, financial motives are becoming more important,” said Sam Cook of J.P. Morgan Private …
March 6, 2024
Laws and Regulations,Asset Servicing

ABBL: Ditching EU depositary passport idea ‘victory for reason’

Brussels has opted to abandon the proposed establishment of a 'European passport' for depositary banks. While initially touted as an innovative concept, the idea was fraught with potential market challenges and risked undermining the work of supervisors. …
March 6, 2024
Opinion

Appearances are deceptive!

Investors err in assessing stock returns. Prominent outliers attract undue attention and garner more interest than stocks with market-average returns. However, such stocks don't necessarily make better investments; in fact, this strategy results in …