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 …

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 …

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 & …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Possible turning point for the world economy

In ESG, voice of asset owners matters more than ever

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

New generation of active ETFs takes market by storm

Quintet, Moonfare to cooperate in private markets

Luxembourg 4th in global sustainable startup ranking

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

Return of CSV could redraw country’s financial course

Investors turn eyes on oil, Iran after shock Hamas attack

‘Investors pivot towards localised supply chains’