Raymond Frenken

Raymond Frenken

ALFI's roadshow in Amsterdam, February 2024.
Sector
February 28, 2024

Luxembourg targets tax relief for active ETFs

Luxembourg’s lawmakers are making strides in proposals aimed at alleviating the tax burden on…
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The ‘Zuidas’ financial district in Amsterdam. Photo by Udo Geisler via Flickr CC-BY-2.0.
Sector
February 27, 2024

Dutch show reserved interest in new generation of Eltif funds

In comparison to some other European countries, including Luxembourg and Germany, investors in the…
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Entrance hall of the Europe Building in Brussels. Photo: European Council.
News
February 22, 2024

Unified investment product would be bold move for EU

Imagine a groundbreaking European savings and investment product, open to all 450 million…
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The price of carbon allowances plummeted in Europe against the backdrop of the escalating Russian-Ukrainian war, lowering the cost of carbon emissions for the EU's most polluting companies. That fall has since been rapidly reversed.
February 20, 2024

As carbon prices plunge, market seen vulnerable to short squeeze

Although fundamentals remain weak and carbon prices are half of what they were a year ago, market…
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Tim Boole, Head of Product Management at Schroders Capital.
Asset Managers
February 15, 2024

Eltif2 discussions cause slowdowns in new launches

Protracted discussions over the EU’s new regime for European Long Term Investment Funds, known as…
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Photo by Ronnie Schmutz on Unsplash.
Asset Managers
February 13, 2024

Switzerland set to compete with Luxembourg Raifs 

Switzerland is preparing to step up competition with Luxembourg as a fund domicile for alternative…
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Steffen Pauls, founder and CEO of Moonfare. Photo: Moonfare.
Private Banks
February 9, 2024

Eltif 2.0: Moonfare pioneers liquidity matching mechanism 

Berlin-based Moonfare said it plans to create a dedicated secondary liquidity mechanism that enables…
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In Flux: Where there’s smoke…
Opinion
January 31, 2024

The time for true green investing is now

As the global investment community grapples with a fluctuating market and evolving attitudes towards…
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Eltifs are European long-term investment funds.
Laws and Regulations
January 30, 2024

Eltif 2.0: Brussels mulls new path towards RTS

The European Commission is contemplating an alternative route towards a swift adoption the EU’s…
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Amundi says it’s time to love bonds again
Asset Managers
January 29, 2024

Sustainable investing: ‘Stay the course!’ says Amundi

Europe’s biggest asset manager Amundi calls on its peers in financial sector to better serve clients…
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Luxembourg City. Photo by Many via Unsplash CC-BY-2.0.
Asset Servicing
January 25, 2024

AIFMs increasingly prefer sub-funds over new Raifs

A data analysis by Investment Officer makes clear that alternative investment fund managers in…
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The ECB in Frankfurt opened an Andy Warhol exhibition this month. Photo: ECB.
Asset Allocation
January 24, 2024

‘Fixed income portfolios now require a tactical approach’

Fixed income portfolios are likely to face a more complex and volatile environment, as the rate…
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EU flags in Brussels. Photo by Matt May via Flickr CC-BY-2.0.
Sector
January 24, 2024

Brussels expects more clarity on Eltif RTS in ‘next weeks’

The European Commission expects to provide more clarity on the proposed supervisory standards for…
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Eltifs in Luxembourg. Photo: IO.
Sector
January 23, 2024

Eltif 2.0: Industry urges EC to adopt ‘correct’ standards

The trade association representing Europe’s fund and asset management sector has urged the executive…
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