Even though there is a lot of talk in Europe around sustainable investments, also known as using ESG (environmental/social/governance) criteria, it seems the majority of investors still do not invest in sustainable products. In this regard one needs to question why European investors are so reluctant to use sustainable investments.
The events that took place this year taught us a lot. Even those of us who experienced the restrictions on traveling in the past, have long been accustomed to the fact that in modern reality, we are free to move around the world. For many people who are used to immediately solving their problems, the…
DetailsAlthough the investment industry is normally not a target for public protests or activist campaigns, we witnessed some actions taken by these groups over the course of 2020 regarding the ESG strategies of some asset managers and their ownership of stocks from oil, gas, and coal companies. The ultimate aim of the activists is to…
DetailsThe subject of economic citizenship is becoming increasingly popular and more and more HNWIs are applying for their second passports in various jurisdictions. Over the last three years a number of the Caribbean countries: Antigua, Grenada, Dominica and St Lucia introduced their citizenship by investment programmes.
Never have European passports been as in demand as they are today. Under the threat of Brexit, even the British began to look for an opportunity to obtain another EU citizenship. There are many questions linked to European citizenship: What are the advantages of citizenship of EU countries? Is there a difference between European passports…
DetailsWithin the European fund industry calculation of fund flows is quite common, since market observers, fund associations, and even fund promoters publish and comment on these numbers to showcase the success of the fund industry and/or single products and to comment on current trends. But for fund promoters it is often a riddle as to…
DetailsThe real estate market in Cyprus has evolved over the years. Like many other cities in the world Limassol and Paphos have their share of ugly buildings built in the seventies. The good news that there is a new generation of properties, which can compete with the world’s top quality apartments. Built to the high…
DetailsAs ETFs are registered for sales in different countries and listed on multiple exchanges and trading venues, they can be considered as true cross-border products. Therefore, it is not surprising that the majority of ETFs traded in Europe are domiciled in the international fund hubs of Ireland and Luxembourg. Assets Under Management in the European…
DetailsWhy Should You Consider Employing A Security Advisor Or Family Office Security Department? A corporate security leader will strategically secure a business by pulling together all their specialists in physical security, cyber and information security, legal, reputational and business movers and shakers to ensure a devastating event does not prevent operations or lose investor confidence…
Government data shows 162 Russians were granted U.K. investor visas in the first nine months of the year. That’s already surpassed the total issued in 2013, and compares to 96 granted over the same period last year. The permits were issued to foreigners with at least £1 million ($1.6 million) to put into British investments…
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