Raymond Frenken

Raymond Frenken

The Bundestag in Berlin. Photo by Andy Ducker via Flickr.
Asset Allocation
February 19, 2025

Germany votes: a return to the 1930s or stability of the 1990s?

Around 60 million Germans are eligible to vote in Sunday’s national parliamentary elections. For…
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Asset Allocation
February 11, 2025

Capital Group sees global champions as key to navigating uncertain times

In an uncertain macroeconomic environment, global asset manager Capital Group is focusing on…
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Laws and Regulations
February 10, 2025

EU’s big talk on investments union still raises many questions

The European Commission has set out yet another grand vision for Europe’s capital markets. Behind…
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The Frankfurt stock exchange. Photo by Deutsche Boerse.
Asset Allocation
February 6, 2025

Europe’s blue-chips shine as markets weigh Trump’s moves

With global markets being shaken by Donald Trump, asset managers and strategists are advocating…
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Virginie Maisonneuve, global CIO Equity at Allianz Global Investors. Photo by AllianzGI.
Asset Allocation
February 6, 2025

‘Digital darwinism is redesigning a new global order’

Virginie Maisonneuve, global CIO equity at Allianz Global Investors explains why ‘Digital Darwinism’…
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Laws and Regulations
February 5, 2025

Stock exchanges face scrutiny over soaring data fees

European stock exchanges are becoming increasingly reliant on selling market data to offset…
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Tuesday's panel on private banking at The Banking Scene event in Luxembourg.
Events
January 30, 2025

Private banks keen to embrace tech without undermining values

While digitalisation offers efficiency and scalability, it cannot replace the trust and…
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Nicolai Tangen, CEO of NBIM, at the press conference in Oslo on Wednesday. Screenshot from livestream.
Asset Allocation
January 30, 2025

Norway’s €1.7 trillion wealth fund in conflict with Musk over pay

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest asset manager, has become embroiled in an…
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Luxembourg. Photo: Wikimedia.
Asset Managers
January 27, 2025

Luxembourg wants to climb the value chain in finance

The Luxembourg government on Monday unveiled its 2030 roadmap for developing the financial sector…
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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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