Weyland replaces Camille Thommes, who has held the director general role since 2007
Marc-André Bechet has left his role as deputy director general at the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry
The industry should focus on how funds are working towards a sustainable future rather than trying to achieve green purity, according to Henrik Pontzen, head of ESG at Union Investment
The ‘What will shape future fund products?’ panel at this year’s ALFI European Asset Management conference began on an optimistic note
In the panel, ‘Let’s hear from the regulators’, current issues around regulation amid geopolitical crisis, the aftermath of a global pandemic, and Brexit were addressed
The comments were made at a panel where three young market participants were quizzed on the investment preferences of millennials and Gen Z
There is an industry need for clarity as ESG regulations continue to be rolled out, but the changes being made are positive, agreed panelists at this years’ Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry Global Distribution Conference
The panel highlighted that providing a digital platform that can adapt to local legislations and combine new product features is a goal that the industry should be working towards
Biodiversity loss can create a material risk to the profitability of business. CACEIS’ Pat Sharman outlines what’s at stake and why risks to the planet are an imperative topic of consideration for pension schemes
Managed services aren’t new, but they’ve been a source of trepidation for many small banks. However as they become more of a necessity, firms will have to embrace them — or risk falling behind
VP Bank’s Eduard von Kymmel discusses consolidation in the ManCo sector and the growing ESG interest in Luxembourg
At this year’s forward-looking ALFI conference, it was noted that the asset management industry has a great future ahead but it will be a rough road and not smooth sailing
ALFI’s Corinne Lamesch discusses post-Brexit, a review of the UCITS framework and opportunities for the Luxembourg fund industry in 2020
Denise Voss of ALFI explains that continuing its partnership with the UK post-Brexit is important, and although Luxembourg’s fund industry is in good shape, there are a lot of changing dynamics to deal with
Between geopolitical turmoil and the ongoing regulatory challenge, the Luxembourg funds industry remains strong, says ALFI chair Denise Voss
AST talks to Herwig Temmerman, Michel Kayembe and Josée-Lynda Denis of Kurt Salmon about geographic trends of fund vehicle distribution
The small country of Luxembourg is nestled between Belgium, Germany and France. It is just 2586 square kilometres in size, has a population of less than 650,000 and yet is one of the most significant financial services centres in the world. Lucy Carter reports on international relations and what’s next for UCITS
Brian Bollen looks at Luxembourg’s climate for foreign investors, the change of pace and direction needed for the country’s fintech initiatives, and the wider economic strain impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Luxembourg has seen growth in many areas including alternative funds and assets under management, and while industry players prepare for future opportunities they are also facing unprecedented challenges associated with COVID-19
Luxembourg had a successful year made up of milestones in 2018, with UCITS and AIFs continuing to grow. As we move into 2019, things are still on the up, and the country may even benefit from Brexit
