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Are you investing or want to know more about investing? Find all articles on the topic of investment on this page.

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11th April 2025

Why you should switch from saving to investing for your children

"It’s a fact that most of our customers open a savings account for their children at birth. And being a young father myself, I perfectly understand that this is very convenient to do so, in order to permit family and friends to easily put some money on it at any occasion. The first months with a baby are indeed not the best ones to think about finance. However, let me explain why they are actually the right ones to choose an alternative, smarter way of saving money."

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14th November 2024

The trends in fraud: How to identify them to protect your finances

In an increasingly digital world, financial fraud is becoming more and more sophisticated. We are committed to protecting our customers by informing them of current fraud trends and providing them with the tools they need to guard against these threats. This article aims to raise awareness of the various types of fraud and to offer practical advice on how to avoid becoming a victim.

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18th January 2024

Let’s talk money: Why is it important to ensure the “financial” literacy of your children?

In June 2012, the OECD Council defined financial literacy as “a combination of awareness, knowledge, skill, attitude and behaviour necessary to make sound financial decisions and ultimately achieve individual financial well-being”.The subject is important and of concern to us all.. Among other things, acquiring financial skills enables people to better understand the economic and financial world, make informed decisions and better manage risks. We spoke to Jessica Thyrion, Financial Education Advisor with the ABBL Foundation, about the role of financial education in Luxembourg.

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27th November 2023

Private Equity Structures at Spuerkeess

The contemporary wave of democratizing private equity investments, coupled with the recent modifications of Luxembourg's fund regulations, including the ELTIF framework, as well as the overarching trend of companies staying private for longer – all of these are driving the growth of Private Equity investments and funds in Luxembourg. In the context of these prevailing market dynamics: Why should fund initiators team up with Spuerkeess, both as a business partner and universal bank? This question is tackled by Claudio Pompei, Team Manager Business Development, Institutional Relationship Management at Spuerkeess.

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15th November 2023

A fun way to learn about the stock market

This year Spuerkeess is participating in the 41st Stock Market Learning competition, a realistic stock market simulation contest and the only one of its kind in the Grand-Duchy. Claude Hermes from the Marketing department explains why Spuerkeess is holding this competition.

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10th November 2023

Game on! Become a stock market pro!

Sophie is intrigued by Marc’s new hobby and would really like to understand why he is spending so much time on his smartphone scrolling through the news about publicly traded companies. There’s no point asking him to explain what’s so fascinating – he’s much too engrossed in his reading to reply. So Sophie has an idea that will make Marc sit up and take notice!

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31st October 2023

A joyful arrival is on the horizon!

Mum can already feel the first kicks in her tummy and Dad is eager to know the baby's sex, while Grandma cannot wait to spoil the baby and Grandpa is bursting with pride. As you may have guessed, the family is preparing for a happy event this summer. That means the young, future parents are overwhelmed with questions to which they need answers so that they can make the necessary preparations.

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26th October 2023

Why take out an S-Invest investment plan for your children?

Investing for your children gives you the chance to build up a fund for major expenses in the future, such as a university education or a down payment on a house. S-Invest, the Spuerkeess investment plan, offers a long-term investment opportunity. Filipe Dos Santos Coimbra, branch manager at the John F. Kennedy branch, explains to us why you should invest for your children.

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2nd October 2023

The last semester at uni begins: good plans to prepare for your future

The back-to-school season often coincides with a new stage in your life. You still remember your early school days and here comes the last semester at uni. Next year will be a big unknown! Entering the world of work, doing additional training or taking a gap year? Any project requires a financial cushion!

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22nd May 2023

S-Invest Plus, one way to diversify your savings

The news on the financial markets, inflation and geopolitical disruptions have left customers feeling unsettled and insecure. Why is it important to keep a cool head and think carefully about a savings strategy that diversifies your investments? We asked Tânia Rei, branch manager in Diekirch, why she recommends the S-Invest Plus savings plan, an investment option that meets this need for savings diversification.

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15th May 2023

Investing “made easy” with S-Invest Plus

It’s been a while since Sophie and Marc bought aunt Elise’s beautiful house. Finally, the works are almost finished and they’re getting ready to move in. The costs of the renovation, the mortgage and the interest charges have made Sophie and Marc’s savings dwindle. With Marc’s parents having decided to sell their house in order to live in the South, they have given their children some money. This money, the young couple wants to invest in the family’s future.

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12th April 2023

What are the alternatives to traditional savings accounts?

Key rates are continuing to increase, which makes it more expensive for consumers to access credit. On the other hand, savings and some forms of investment, which were neglected during the period of historically low interest rates, are now making their comeback. Here’s an interview with Mauro da Silva, branch manager at Echternach, in which he explains the new opportunities available for savers

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19th January 2023

Today I have an appointment with my banker!

Since moving into their first home and undertaking the renovation of their new house, Sophie has developed a passion for interior design. She therefore decided to transition to a new career and enrol in an in-depth training course. With a busy schedule, fortunately she can now make her Spuerkeess appointment via S-Net and spuerkeess.lu!

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26th April 2022

Choosing the right investment tool

A website? An app? Yes, but which one do I choose if I’m just starting out in investment? As a general rule, if you’re just starting out, it’s a good idea to ask the experts: in other words - your bank.

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12th April 2022

Investing in “green”

You’re starting to feel more and more comfortable with the idea of investing and now would like to understand what it means to invest in “green”. Well, we will explain it all in this article.

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5th April 2022

Investing means keeping abreast of the news

Having invested in securities, you want to make sure you have made the right choices. To that end, it is for instance vital to keep informed of the latest developments at the company in which you bought shares, as well as of the political, economic and legal decisions impacting your stocks in a particular sector. This is all fine in theory. But in practice, how do you keep up with stock market news?

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29th March 2022

Understanding and buying bonds

Now that you have an understanding of investment funds and equities, you just need to know what bonds are, to complete your basic knowledge. You may have already started investing in equities and/or funds at this stage, or you may be continuing to build up your knowledge and once you have all the cards in your hand, you will go for it. The important thing is that you go at your own pace! So let's see what bonds are and how to buy them.

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22nd March 2022

Understanding and buying shares

You've done it! Your securities portfolio has been opened and you have set your investment amount. Welcome to the stock exchange! You may feel a little lost as you don’t really know what to invest in, or how much or simply how to invest. Let’s begin by learning about the securities listed on the stock exchange, starting with shares. What are shares? And how do you buy them?

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15th March 2022

Understanding investment funds

Investment funds, also known as "mutual funds" or "undertakings for collective investments (UCI)", are investment products created to allow investors to pool their savings and invest in securities they would not be able to access on the same terms individually. Who are they for? And how can I invest?

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8th March 2022

Defining your investment strategy

You have set your investment budget, determined your investor profile and probably opened your securities account. What happens now? Well, you just need to define your investment strategy, before starting to buy securities on the stock exchange. But what do you do to decide the right strategy? And what exactly is an investment strategy?

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1st March 2022

Determining your investor profile

Do you want to invest but do not know where to start? It would be true to say it is not the simple matter it might first appear, and that is why it is important to involve your bank before taking the step, so that it can support and guide you along the way. However, whenever you receive investment advice from your bank, the regulations (MiFID II) require an investor profile to be established about you. So, what is this about?

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22nd February 2022

Opening and managing a securities portfolio

Are you able to put aside a little money at the end of each month? Have you ever asked yourself how you could put that extra money to work, to increase its value rather than let it sit dormant in your savings account? We have the solution for you: Invest your money. Get started by opening your own securities portfolio.

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15th February 2022

Defining your investment capital

So you have decided to do something for your savings by investing some of your money? Congratulations! To get started in the Stock Market and build investment capital, you have to start by asking yourself the right questions. The most important first question is this: “How much money am I ready to invest in the Stock Market?”. You need to look at several factors to be able to answer that question.

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14th February 2022

Lombard Loan: the flexible financing solution without limits

Holding a portfolio consisting of financial assets, and then having to sell it in part or in full in order to have access to cash on an ad hoc basis, can lead to real disappointment. By proceeding in this way, you admittedly have access to the cash you need, but you are also foregoing the potential gains of your financial investments. In this article, Fred Kutten, Deputy Head of Business Unit Private Banking at Spuerkeess, explains how a Lombard loan can be a solution that will save you a lot of regrets.

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29th November 2021

Responsible Christmas gifts—the right choice

Like every year at this time, the race for Christmas presents is on. In exactly three weeks, dozens of gifts will be piled up at the foot of Sophie and Marc's Christmas tree that will delight their little Lily, but Sophie has been fed up with this unnecessary waste for years.

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12th July 2021

Which solutions for managing your wealth?

Wealth management needs to meet numerous objectives and it can be complicated to strike the right balance between these goals and the enhancement of your wealth, especially without the assistance of experts. At Spuerkeess, we assess your specific needs and identify the investment solutions which suit you best. This article features the advice of Nicolas Carré, Team Manager of the “Investment and Portfolio Management” entity of the Business Unit Private Banking.

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25th May 2021

How to grow your savings rather than spend them

Do you have some savings tucked away? Or have you inherited some money? Sure, you could organise an awesome trip halfway around the world, make some luxury shopping, or simply put the money away in your savings account, however you do have other options to put your savings to work for you by carefully investing it. For beginners investors: in this article we present three approaches for you to flawlessly invest your savings.

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11th May 2021

The day Marc started investing

Marc is fascinated by all the technology surrounding him and believes that the possibilities for human beings to expand their knowledge are limitless. Who would have thought that Marc, who had never liked economics class and was frankly never very good at maths, would one day be able to understand anything about the financial industry? . And yet as it so happens, he could even explain to Sophie how to invest and she would be able to find out more for herself. Now there’s an idea, wouldn’t you say?

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19th April 2021

Saving for your children: what makes the most sense?

Sophie and Marc are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter Lily! While the couple is on cloud nine, they already have quite a few questions about their child’s financial future. How can we save for our children? What are the best investments to make right away?

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19th February 2021

4 good reasons to boost your environmental commitment by investing “green”

Reducing the use of plastic, taking public transport, buying second hand, eating local...the list of small actions that can improve our consumption habits has no limit when it comes to protecting our planet. We have all started, in our own ways, to implement these changes in our daily routine and we are becoming more and more responsible. Thus, aren’t we neglecting another important factor?

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9th January 2020

Best way to save in the New Year

The New Year has long begun but you seem to have forgotten all about your good resolutions? Don't worry! In order to refresh your memory, here are five useful resolutions on how to save in 2018.

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14th November 2019

Spuerkeess Asset Management (Spuerkeess Asset Management is the trading name of BCEE Asset Management) signs the "Investor statement on deforestation and forest fires in the Amazon"

On 12 September, as part of its commitment to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), Spuerkeess Asset Management (Spuerkeess Asset Management is the trading name of BCEE Asset Management) signed the "Investor statement on deforestation and forest fires in the Amazon". This statement aims to encourage companies to step up their efforts and state their intention to eliminate deforestation from their activities and supply chains.

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31st October 2019

Marc wants to invest his savings, what about you?

Over time, Marc has amassed a small amount of money in his savings account. With how interest rates have been developing over the past years, this means that his savings are currently mostly catching dust. This is one of the reasons, why he has been tempted to invest part of it: to get movement into some of his savings.

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8th January 2019

Expertise. Stability. Reliability.

In light of the recent economic environment and the arrival of MiFID II, which further regulates investment advice and portfolio management, clients have become more exacting in terms of financial advice. Claude Hirtzig, Senior Vice President, Head of Private Banking, explains how Spuerkeess has reshaped its offering to provide an optimal framework for clients’ investments.

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24th December 2018

Investment - a timeless gift for yourself

This year, treat yourself to a gift that will keep on giving!

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25th June 2018

Smart investing: our tips

Discover how you can take advantage of the financial markets by investing small amounts, starting from age 18!

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14th March 2018

MiFID II: added value for the customer

The European Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) entered into force on 3 January 2018. Claude Hirtzig, Head of Department and Senior Vice President at Spuerkeess, spoke to us about the importance of this directive in terms of transparency and investor protection.

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21st January 2018

When investing becomes simple with Speedinvest

This is the year that Marc has decided to boost his savings! Along with Sophie, he has already put together a BHW housing savings scheme for their future house construction project. Saving is good, of course, but Marc would also like to invest money to see it grow! Now, he is not rolling in money and the sum that he wants to invest does not gain him access to private banking.

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