Raymond Frenken

Raymond Frenken

Andrea Montresori, ILA Fund Committee Chairman and PwC Luxembourg Partner. Photo: PwC.
Asset Servicing
January 24, 2025

Alternative fund governance in Luxembourg falls short, PwC-ILA survey shows

While strides have been made in governance practices, significant disparities remain across regions…
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Generali's HQ in Milan, designed by architect Zaha Hadid. Photo by Generali.
Asset Managers
January 21, 2025

Europe’s largest asset manager emerges from BPCE, Generali deal

Paris-based BPCE and Milan-headquartered Generali are joining forces in a 1,900 billion euro asset…
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Investing
January 15, 2025

A ‘structural’ Trump could be even more challenging for Europe

As Europe braces for Trump’s return, Bill Campbell at Doubleline warns of a ‘Terrible Trifecta’ of…
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Crestbridge gets CSSF depository licence in Luxembourg
Asset Managers
January 8, 2025

Aviva fine marks start of SFDR enforcement era in Europe

As Europe’s watchdogs tighten scrutiny on Article 8 funds, managers must now defend their…
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Laws and Regulations
January 6, 2025

2025: The year that EU financial reforms face their real test

The European Union is preparing its next wave of financial sector reforms, and 2025 could mark a…
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Asset Servicing
January 3, 2025

Luxembourg pressed to tighten controls on terrorist financing

Luxembourg’s financial watchdogs are stepping up their scrutiny of terrorist financing amid concerns…
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Supervision
December 16, 2024

CSSF aims to set benchmark for AI-based supervision in EU

Luxembourg’s financial supervisor, the CSSF, is charting new territory with its ambitious adoption…
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Asset Servicing
December 9, 2024

VanEck uses Dutch market to pilot direct ETF distribution app

VanEck, the US-based pioneer of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has recently launched VanEck Direct, a…
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Asset Allocation
December 5, 2024

End of France’s free ride sparks Eurozone stability fears

The collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has pushed France to a critical juncture…
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Asset Allocation
December 4, 2024

Saxo sees demise of Opec, Nvidia rally, and 3D-printed hearts

In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, Saxo Bank’s Outrageous Predictions once again offer a…
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Investing
December 3, 2024

Investors aim for greater sustainability in private markets

Institutional investors worldwide are accelerating their shift towards sustainable private markets…
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Sandro Pierri, CEO BNP Paribas Asset Management and chair of Efama.
Asset Managers
November 27, 2024

Sandro Pierri: Good old days in asset management are over

BNP Paribas CEO and Efama president Sandro Pierri stresses that fiduciary duty remains central for…
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Verena Ross, ESMA Chairperson. Photo: ESMA.
Asset Managers
November 26, 2024

Esma chief still sees merit in basic and simple investment product

The chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma), Verena Ross, still believes that…
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Asset Allocation
November 21, 2024

Europe’s forgotten market: can unloved investments stage a comeback?

Europe’s equity market is increasingly viewed as a neglected corner of global investing—overshadowed…
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