The rapid escalation of hostilities between Hamas and Israel has triggered a significant rise in crude oil prices. Whether broad market volatility will follow depends on Iran. The most immediate impact on the market by the unexpected flare-up of …

Global investors are increasingly favouring businesses with localised supply chains in response to geopolitical uncertainty and inflation, according to the Schroders Institutional Investor Study for 2023. Schroder’s annual survey of 770 investors in 36 …

Thursday's ADP employment growth figure modestly stood out with a meagre addition of 89,000, but the real stunner last week was the ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid Index. Contrary to expectations and amidst surging energy prices, it plummeted last month to …

Warren Hastings has been appointed as group co-head of investment and head of portfolio Management at Luxembourg-headquartered Quintet Private Bank. Hastings served for the past dozen years at Credit Suisse, first in Asia and then for the previous five …

The private debt market's robust growth is largely attributed to tighter regulations imposed on commercial banks. A recent US banking crisis, coupled with stricter Basel IV norms, propels this surge. Additionally, tight monetary policies are leading to a …

Luxembourg is heading to the polls on Sunday. The outcome is anticipated to reaffirm the Grand Duchy's status as an international financial centre rooted in political stability. Two issues, however, stand out: talents and taxes. A recent PolitPro.eu poll …

Investors often overlook the growth potential of companies exposed to megatrends like the energy transition and artificial intelligence. Those who discern the transformative potential early and stay invested might reap significant returns in the next …

After a significant reclassification wave last year, many hesitate to award their funds the highest sustainability label, lacking the commercial upsides of SFDR 9 reporting. Fidelity in September announced the addition of eight funds to its roster, all …

The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently reported that money growth in the eurozone saw a decline in August. The M3, a broad measure of money supply, witnessed a drop for the first time in over a decade. This further dip in money supply during August …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments and promotions includes updates from Fidelity, KPMG Luxembourg, Kneip, Creutz & Partners and Allen & Overy. Talib Sheikh Jupiter Asset Management’s Talib Sheikh (photo) will join Fidelity later this year, …

Investors turn eyes on oil, Iran after shock Hamas attack

‘Investors pivot towards localised supply chains’

Manufacturing prices signal potential inflation shift

Credit Suisse’s Warren Hastings joins Quintet

Unpacking the growth of private debt

As Luxembourg votes, talents and taxes feature on finance’s agenda

‘Our growth stocks could increase fivefold’

ESG funds reluctant to explore SFDR Article 9 dilemmas

ECB Watch: Money supply’s role in inflation

Transfers: Fidelity, Kneip, KPMG, Creutz, Allen & Overy