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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

A spot Bitcoin ETF - does it matter?

Eltif 2.0 launch: Tension builds in Luxembourg

‘Investors don’t need private markets’

Edmond de Rothschild to sell asset services ops to Apex

Ten misconceptions around the Magnificent Seven

Private banks told to reform as income inversion nears

This is what our columnists and experts expect for 2024

With or without ESG, investor returns still paramount in US

Most read columns for 2023: The IO Luxembourg Top Five

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