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Investing
April 1, 2026

Higher rates weigh on EMD more than geopolitics

The unrest in the Middle East has affected Emerging Market Debt (EMD) through rising rates and…
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Investing
April 1, 2026

Oversubscription of bond issuances creates a snowball effect

The fact that some bond issuances are now oversubscribed by as much as ten times illustrates how…
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Investing
April 1, 2026

Iran conflict hits Miran’s housing assumption

The conflict between the US and Iran is hitting the core of the Federal Reserve’s rate strategy. The…
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Supervision
March 31, 2026

New EU rules raise the bar for ESG rating providers

A sweeping new EU regulation for ESG rating providers is set to reshape a market that Morningstar…
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Han Dieperink
Opinion
March 31, 2026

Europe is the biggest victim of the war against Iran

The war against Iran has now lasted a month, and the consequences are becoming visible at a rapid…
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Wealth Managers
March 30, 2026

Trust, tax, tech: Luxembourg's formula for front-office growth

For years, Luxembourg has been where funds are domiciled, administered, and reported on, while the…
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Jeroen Blokland
Opinion
March 30, 2026

Chart of the week: the end of the macro investor

If there is one thing that characterizes the investment world, it is that it is full of clichés…
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Asset Allocation
March 27, 2026

Eltif growth meets market reality

An Irish long-term investment fund has suspended redemptions after investor withdrawals exceeded its…
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Expert Panel
March 27, 2026

Morningstar: two speeds at Blackrock and UBS AM

Blackrock is an established behemoth with total assets that easily overwhelm its closest rivals…
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Edin Mujagic
Opinion
March 27, 2026

Christine Lagarde has always remained a politician

Faithful readers of this column know that I am deeply concerned about the politicization of the…
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