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October 9, 2023
Opinion

Manufacturing prices signal potential inflation shift

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 …
October 6, 2023
Private Banks,Transfers

Credit Suisse’s Warren Hastings joins Quintet

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 …
October 6, 2023

Unpacking the growth of private debt

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 …
October 6, 2023
News,Sector

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

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 …
October 5, 2023
Investing

‘Our growth stocks could increase fivefold’

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 …
October 5, 2023
Asset Managers

ESG funds reluctant to explore SFDR Article 9 dilemmas

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 …
October 5, 2023

ECB Watch: Money supply’s role in inflation

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 …
October 5, 2023
Asset Managers,Transfers

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

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, …
October 4, 2023
Wealth Managers,Asset Servicing

Bettel, Backes inaugurate BoA’s Luxembourg office

The Luxembourg government, represented by prime minister Xavier Bettel and finance minister Yuriko Backes, on Tuesday officially inaugurated Bank of America’s new branch in Luxembourg. The office was already opened on 10 May. Speaking five days before the …
October 4, 2023
Asset Managers,Asset Allocation

India’s bond market still lacks full acceptance

JP Morgan's recent decision to incorporate India into its Emerging Market bond index has ignited institutional interest in the world's leading emerging market government bond. However, full acceptance still has significant barriers to overcome. India's …