Raymond Frenken

Raymond Frenken

SVB demise underlines interest rate risk, contagion seen as limited
News
March 10, 2023

Biggest US bank bust since 2008 exposes interest risks

Has the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank ignited fears of a new financial crisis? Or is its…
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Luxembourg jobs at risk as Nordea, M&G plan redundancies
Asset Managers
March 10, 2023

Luxembourg jobs at risk as Nordea, M&G plan layoffs

Nordea and M&G on Thursday said they intend to cut jobs because the asset management industry is…
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New Raif registrations remain below year-ago levels
Asset Servicing
March 7, 2023

New Raif registrations remain below year-ago levels

Some 27 new Reserved Alternative Investment Funds, or Raifs, were registered at the Luxembourg…
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BlackRock has ‘aggressive plans’ for the Eltif market
Wealth Managers
March 1, 2023

BlackRock has ‘aggressive plans’ for the Eltif market

The market for European long term investment funds, or Eltifs, is set to triple in the coming years…
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Climate lawsuit against BNP Paribas seen as first of many
Sector
February 28, 2023

Climate lawsuit against BNP Paribas seen as first of many

Banks across Europe and elsewhere in the world should brace themselves for having their climate…
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Global art market vulnerable to money laundering, FATF warns
News
February 28, 2023

FATF: art market needs to improve AML-CFT

The world’s top body to fight money laundering and financial crime on Monday warned that the…
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Hortense Bioy, global head of sustainability research at Morningstar
Asset Managers
February 27, 2023

‘Great Reclassification’ among ESG funds not yet over

Even after 40 percent of the EU’s most sustainable fund assets was downgraded during the fourth…
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Greenwashing: Alfi opposes Esma approach to fund names
February 24, 2023

Industry pushes back on Esma plan for ESG fund names

Luxembourg’s fund and asset management association Alfi has told Europe’s financial markets…
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French supervisor AMF pushes for major SFDR reform
Laws and Regulations
February 20, 2023

French supervisor AMF pushes for major SFDR reform

French financial supervisor AMF is calling for a major reform of the EU’s SFDR rules for sustainable…
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In Flux: Where there’s smoke…
Opinion
February 17, 2023

In Flux: Eltifs will be tough nut to crack

This week’s adoption of the updated EU regulation for long-term investment funds, known as Eltifs…
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Quintet's head office in the centre of Luxembourg town. Photo: IO.
Private Banks
February 16, 2023

Quintet plans to cut 165 jobs this year, 9% of workforce

Luxembourg-based private bank Quintet this year plans to eliminate 165 jobs, or 9 percent of its 2…
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European parliament adopts Eltif upgrade with 70% majority
Laws and Regulations
February 15, 2023

European parliament adopts Eltif upgrade

The European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday (15 February) adopted the eagerly anticipated…
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EU Parliament will vote on new Eltif regime Tuesday
Laws and Regulations
February 10, 2023

Luxembourg discusses new Eltif tax regime as Strasbourg votes

As the European Parliament, during this month’s plenary session in Strasbourg, debated the proposed…
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Luxembourg initiative plans expert groups on Ukraine recovery
Events
February 9, 2023

Luxembourg to discuss expert groups on Ukraine recovery

As an international financial hub, Luxembourg is seen as well positioned to play a key role in talks…
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