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October 13, 2023
Asset Allocation,Wealth Managers

Private credit’s test: Rising defaults as banks compete

Once a rising star among investment options, private credit now faces headwinds as defaults increase and traditional banks re-enter the fray as competitors. Private credit has experienced a meteoric rise, transforming from an overlooked option to a …
October 13, 2023
Wealth Managers

Luxembourg, Caymans top fund domiciles in private debt

Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands are the two most popular fund domiciles for private credit fund managers, according to research by the Alternative Credit Council and law firm Dechert LLP. The Luxembourg Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (Raif) …
October 12, 2023
Investing,Opinion

Possible turning point for the world economy

In 1973, during Yom Kippur, Israel found itself under siege from countries including Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Iraq, Algeria, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. This conflict led to the first oil crisis, causing oil prices to triple in a short span, marking a …
October 12, 2023
Events

In ESG, voice of asset owners matters more than ever

An air of cautious optimism permeated through the halls of the Morningstar’s sustainable investing conference in Amsterdam on Wednesday, painting a subtle yet intricate picture of the obstacle-filled landscape of ESG investing.  Asset owners are …
October 12, 2023
Transfers

Transfer Thursday: Dealfox, UI, Luxempart, Apex, Intreal

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments and promotions includes updates from Universal Investment Group, Luxempart, Intreal Luxembourg and Apex Group. Jean-François Marlière Jean-François Marlière (photo) has joined DealFox as head of mergers & …
October 11, 2023
Sector

New generation of active ETFs takes market by storm

Even Ciaran Fitzpatrick, head of ETF servicing Europe at State Street, is surprised to see phenomenally strong growth in true active ETFs this year. The latest generation of ETF products, also dubbed ‘ETF 3.0’, is rapidly making its way into portfolios of …
October 10, 2023
Private Banks,Wealth Managers

Quintet, Moonfare to cooperate in private markets

Quintet Private Bank, based in Luxembourg, has forged a partnership with Berlin-based digital investment platform Moonfare. The alliance aims to bolster Quintet's private-market offerings to select clients while extending Moonfare's distribution reach. As …
October 10, 2023

Luxembourg 4th in global sustainable startup ranking

A new study has ranked Luxembourg as the 4th best OECD country for a sustainable business startup. Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Sweden take the three podium places. The study by Utility Bidder, a UK energy consultancy for businesses, shows that …
October 10, 2023
Asset Managers

Why investors can’t afford to ignore Scope 4 emissions data

Companies that help prevent CO2 emissions play a crucial role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. They unfairly remain under the radar of investors, argues Raj Shant, managing director at Jennison Associates, in an interview with Investment Officer …
October 10, 2023
Sector,Laws and Regulations

Return of CSV could redraw country’s financial course

With the collapse of the Green vote ending the country’s so-called “Gambia” (blue, green, red) coalition, Luxembourg’s financial sector is seen to stand to benefit from the near-certain return of the exiled Christian Socialists to governing. There’s an …