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Han Dieperink
Opinion
May 13, 2025

Über-capitalist becomes communist

One fascinating espionage technique during the Cold War was the “sleeper mole.” These were Soviet…
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Asset Managers
May 12, 2025

Bigger isn’t always better in asset management

Morningstar finds asset managers growing organically deliver better outcomes than those pursuing…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
May 12, 2025

Chart of the week: Mar-a-Lago: pressure, predicament, and drama

President Trump had it all envisioned. A copy-paste “Plaza Accord” that would enshrine him and the…
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Expert Panel
May 9, 2025

Morningstar: Impax vs. Pictet in ecology funds

Sustainable investing has been under pressure for some time, not least due to the policies of U.S…
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Warren Buffett
Investing
May 8, 2025

Tears in Omaha

Buffettologists Pieter Slegers and Ansgar John Brenninkmeijer traveled to what may have been their…
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Transfers
May 8, 2025

Transfers: S&S, Clifford Chance, Carmignac, NBIM, Fasanara

This week’s overview includes updates from Simmons & Simmons, Clifford Chance, Carmignac, Northern…
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Asset Allocation
May 7, 2025

Berlin’s reform agenda on shaky ground after failed chancellor vote

Friedrich Merz’s failure to secure a Bundestag majority has shaken Berlin’s political establishment…
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Gertjan Verdickt
Opinion
May 7, 2025

The true strength of Buffett: loyalty to a simple strategy

Warren Buffett took a step back from Berkshire Hathaway this week. The end of an (amazing) era.
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Gregory Kennedy
Opinion
May 7, 2025

Salary indexation will kill our fund industry

The latest automatic salary hike in Luxembourg landed on Workers’ Day. Cheers all around, but will…
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The House of Finance in Luxembourg, home to ABBL and other financial services organisations in the Grand Duchy.
News
May 6, 2025

As banking grows more complex, ABBL pleads for structural reform

With mounting pressure on housing, cybersecurity, and talent retention in an increasingly complex…
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The illusion of passive investing

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