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January 8, 2024
Investing,Opinion

A spot Bitcoin ETF - does it matter?

The imminent decision by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a series of U.S. spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is stirring up the Bitcoin investment community. While many investors are caught up in a typical “buy the rumour, sell …
January 5, 2024
Sector,Supervision

Eltif 2.0 launch: Tension builds in Luxembourg

As the clock ticks down to the much-anticipated launch of the revamped EU regime for European Long-Term Investment Funds (Eltifs), the private markets world is abuzz with anticipation and a dash of uncertainty. In less than a week, the Eltif 2.0 regime …
January 4, 2024
Private Banks,Wealth Managers

‘Investors don’t need private markets’

While many asset managers continue to explore private investments amidst growing market uncertainties, Optimix Asset Management has consistently avoided them. “Investors don't need private markets,”  said Jelte de Boer, managing director of …
January 3, 2024
Asset Servicing

Edmond de Rothschild to sell asset services ops to Apex

Geneva-based investment house Edmond de Rothschild has agreed to sell its third-party asset servicing operations based in Luxembourg to Apex Group, a global financial services provider. This move is a part of Edmond de Rothschild’s strategy to narrow its …
January 3, 2024
Opinion

Ten misconceptions around the Magnificent Seven

It is striking how few investors dare to bet their cards on the Magnificent Seven before 2024. All sorts of things are being tipped, but the Magnificent Seven have to suffer. The hype is over and they could fall apart at any moment. It is either no good …
January 3, 2024
Private Banks

Private banks told to reform as income inversion nears

Future-oriented private banks face a time crunch to reorganise before the end of a temporary “inversion” in what generates their income. Private banks, historically able to rely very heavily on their hefty fees and commissions, have seen interest profits …
January 2, 2024
Sector,Investing,Laws and Regulations

This is what our columnists and experts expect for 2024

Higher interest rates, the pace at which central banks will cut rates, a possible recession and regulations on sustainability and digitalisation. In their expectations for 2024, Investment Officer experts and columnists name these as the key themes.  In …
January 2, 2024
Sector

With or without ESG, investor returns still paramount in US

In the United States, the pursuit of ideological goals at the expense of others’ wealth is being increasingly scrutinised. A series of significant lawsuits highlight a core principle of the US economy: political agendas are personal, while investor …
December 29, 2023
Sector,Opinion

Most read columns for 2023: The IO Luxembourg Top Five 

Outsourcing, kickback fees, alternative investments, ESG challenges and competition with Ireland were among the topics of the most popular columns published on Investment Officer Luxembourg in 2023. Here are the top five most read columns and knowledge …
December 28, 2023
News,Sector

Most read articles for 2023: News on CSSF, Eltifs popular

This year's overview of the most read articles on Investment Officer Luxembourg demonstrates that readers are highly attracted to articles about financial regulation and supervision of investment funds and management companies in the Grand Duchy. News …