“Active management is a sham — no wonder my returns are suspect,” writes Stuart Kirk, FT columnist and former portfolio manager, in his latest attack on active management. However, he conveniently overlooks one important detail. There is no excuse …

Investment businesses positioning themselves for a future shaped by artificial intelligence should maintain their focus on where they want it to be in the long term. And they should not be alarmed by the massive job losses that will stem from AI adoption. …

Brussels-based group Eurosif, representing national sustainable investment organisations including Luxembourg's LSFI, has raised concerns over the European Commission's draft proposal for European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Eurosif argues …

The fund industry is a poster child for digital transformation. The industry is characterised by easy-to-follow processes and a high degree of automation. With just a few clicks, investors and auditors can interact with fund managers seamlessly. Sounds …

As global financial hub known for its robust banking and investment industry, Luxembourg is awaiting an upcoming discussion at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on its anti-money laundering (AML) measures. The FATF, the international body responsible …

Benefiting from a favourable business climate, robust infrastructure, and a strategic position as a gateway to Europe, the Netherlands presents enticing options for fund managers seeking practical and tax-friendly solutions in the alternative investment …

In a significant market trend, European fund investors are increasingly redirecting their investments towards larger, passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, at the expense of actively managed smaller ones. This strategic shift has ignited a sustained …

Luxembourg is hoping its long, friendly relationship with China can help keep the superpower on a path towards more investment-friendliness instead of sable-rattling with the US. Levels of investment in China by Luxembourg-domiciled investment funds …

It is not easy for Luxembourg, home to 5,139 billion euro in international fund assets at the end of April, to maintain its international leadership as cross-border funds centre. Competition between Luxembourg and Ireland, Europe's other international …

Client experience is becoming a more important competitive battleground in asset management, particularly for wealth managers who face pressure to meet the needs of younger, digital native investors. Nearly 40% of asset managers in the survey said that …

Debunking the myth of active management

AI in asset management? Focus on end of curve

‘ESRS changes undermine sustainable finance framework’

You cannot excel with Excel

FATF set to discuss Luxembourg AML assessment

The Netherlands presents enticing options for AIFs

Efama: Shift towards large funds drives down costs

Luxembourg develops China relationship amid US standoff

In Flux: Competition on multiple axes

‘Client experience important competitive battleground’