On 11 July 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) updated its guidance in relation to the definition of “advice”. This was rendered through a supervisory briefing which basically an update of the previous Q&As issued by CESR - Esma’s …

Once a rising star among investment options, private credit now faces headwinds as defaults increase, and traditional banks re-enter the fray, as competitors. Private credit has experienced a meteoric rise, transforming from an overlooked option to a …

Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands are the two most popular fund domiciles for private credit fund managers, according to research by the Alternative Credit Council and law firm Dechert LLP. The Luxembourg Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (Raif) …

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. So says Raj Shant, managing director at Jennison Associates, in an interview with Investment …

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A new generation of active ETFs takes the market by storm

Quintet, Moonfare to cooperate in private markets

Luxembourg 4th in global sustainable startup ranking

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