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Powering Luxembourg’s ManCo Evolution: Strategic Advisory and AI-Driven Governance

Luxembourg’s Management Companies have reaffirmed their leadership in the European asset management industry, with the PWC’s 2025 Barometer showcasing a year of strong growth, evolving governance frameworks, and accelerating digital transformation. As ManCos confront increasing regulatory scrutiny, pressure on margins, and demand for innovation, the role of trusted partners like Fund Guardian has never been […]

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AI in Finance 2024: Unlocking Real-Time Oversight and Efficiency for Luxembourg’s Fund Managers

Luxembourg’s central bank (BCL) and the regulator (CSSF) have just released their second thematic review on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the financial sector—a comprehensive and forward-looking study that signals a clear shift in how Luxembourg’s financial institutions are embracing intelligent technologies. From the rise of GenAI to urgent calls for more efficient fund

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A Call for Real-Time Oversight: Why Asset Managers Must Rethink Fund Distribution Monitoring Now

The asset management industry is rapidly approaching a tipping point. As the financial ecosystem becomes more complex and heavily regulated, the current methods of oversight—particularly in fund distribution—are increasingly unfit for purpose. A recent whitepaper by Clearstream Fund Services, based on data from over 450 industry professionals, has laid bare a sobering reality: while most

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Building Model Portfolios: A US vs. Europe Perspective on Innovation and Regulation

Model portfolios, structured investment strategies comprising diversified asset classes, have become central tools for financial advisors globally. Recent developments highlight notable differences between how the United States and Europe build and utilize these portfolios, particularly regarding the integration of alternative investments such as private market funds. In the United States, there is a clear trend

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Dealing with the Governance and Liquidity Challenges in Private-Credit ETFs

The recent introduction of the innovative private-credit ETF by State Street, in partnership with Apollo, marks a notable advancement in financial product offerings. It attempts to bridge the historically stark divide between the liquidity-focused nature of ETFs and the inherent illiquidity of private credit assets. While this innovation opens new horizons for investors seeking diversified

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