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MAR: Unintended consequences

The Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), in force since 2016, extends the Market Abuse Directive’s (MAD) scope to include all issuers that have applied to have their securities admitted to trading not only on EU-regulated markets but also on EU MTFs.

6 March 2019

Thought leadership

Finance with purpose: investing in the future

Have you ever asked yourself “WHY are you working in the financial sector?” or “What is the PURPOSE of your job?”. Julie Becker believes the financial industry should ensure social prosperity for everyone. Listen to her reasoning and vision for the finance of the future....

27 February 2019

The world is changing and AI is at the forefront

Interview with Nasir Zubairi, CEO of Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT)

6 February 2019

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Managing the portfolio in volatile times

Geopolitical uncertainty and market volatility may negatively impact returns on investments. How can investors protect themselves? Maurice Bauer offers a solution: sustainable investments.

30 January 2019

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The only way to build trust is through transparency

From KYC to sustainability preferences, from market-driven to policy-based standards, sustainable finance has come a long way. Julie Becker gives an overview of the latest market developments in an interview with State Street.

22 January 2019

How MiFID II triggers innovation: segments for qualified investors

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange has recently launched two professional segments on the EU-regulated and EuroMTF markets. Carlo Oly, Head of Relationship Management, explains the rationale behind.

15 January 2019

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Green finance trends in 2019

Will green finance finally go mainstream this year? What new products should we expect? Will policy-makers eventually deliver on their promises? We don't have a crystal ball, but we identified six themes that are likely to shape green finance in 2019.

8 January 2019

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She@LuxSE: we work for progress

We have launched the She@LuxSE initiative to help achieve gender equality in the financial sector.

7 January 2019

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Islamic finance: small market, huge potential

Financial professionals who are familiar with the Islamic finance market and its specific products know that it hides many opportunities. Despite the economic downturn caused by low oil prices, the Sukuk market keeps growing at a fast pace.

7 January 2019

Launch of the Green Bond Channel to bridge Luxembourg and China

The cooperation between the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange focuses on providing relevant information in English about Chinese green bonds to offshore investors. The initiative dates back to September 2017 when the Shanghai Stock Exchange and th...

4 January 2019