It never ceases to amaze me how many investors, including professional ones, accept central bank policies as a fait accompli and without any value judgement. Central bank analysis rarely goes beyond predicting the timing of the next interest rate step and …

As Tesla and Alphabet's disappointing earnings lead to a sell-off in the "Magnificent Seven," small-cap stocks are experiencing a resurgence. But is this "The Great Rotation" or just a speculative bubble? Investment Officer gauges the sentiment. "The …

With the recent appointment of Luxembourg branch manager Riccardo Lamanna to an executive role at State Street Bank International, the Boston-based financial services firm now is refining its European operations from Luxembourg. This next phase in …

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other career news includes updates from Scope, EuroCTP, i-Hub and LOD. Lars Edler Dr. Lars Edler (photo) has been appointed group managing director of Scope Fund Analysis. Since July 1, Edler …

The European Union’s new anti-money laundering / countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime addresses previous shortcomings by harmonising regulations and enhancing enforcement tools, aiming to effectively prevent money laundering and …

Luxembourg's financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), is simplifying the process for investment firms to create European Long-Term Investment Funds (Eltifs) as sub-funds under existing alternative investment funds. …

The 2024 Luxembourg Banking Insights study by KPMG Luxembourg has revealed a surge in net interest income, driven primarily by the European Central Bank's interest rate hikes. This increase has led to a significant boost in bank profits, reaching 8.9 …

Luxembourg has proposed a groundbreaking law that would enable the use of blockchain technology in investment funds, aiming to solidify its position as a global financial leader. Finance Minister Gilles Roth tabled the proposed legislation on Wednesday, …

Si Kamala Harris, qui succède à Joe Biden, monte en flèche, Donald Trump caracole en tête des sondages pour l’élection présidentielle américaine. Et les Trump trades poussent comme des champignons. Mais à part un virage du « durable » vers les banques et …

Les titres à haut rendement sont toujours très prisés des investisseurs qui souhaitent avant tout un rendement absolu élevé. Après le rebond des obligations à taux fixe au dernier trimestre 2023, les obligations plus défensives, telles que celles émises …

Time to question the central bank herd mentality

How serious is the ‘Great Rotation’ to small cap stocks?

Luxembourg centre-stage as State Street finetunes its European ops

Transfer Thursday: Scope, EuroCTP, i-Hub, LOD

The new EU AML/CFT regime - what are the main upcoming changes?

Luxembourg eases creation of Eltifs from existing private funds

Interest boost helps Luxembourg banks navigate challenges

Luxembourg proposes groundbreaking blockchain law for investment funds

Trump 2.0

Fund Radar : le haut rendement toujours très prisé