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Europe’s urgent push to rearm has shone a light on the continent’s defense companies and their shares.

Throughout history, transformative technologies—from the steam engine to electricity and the internet—have reshaped economies and redefined productivity limits.

The geopolitical shift towards the return of force as a structuring element of international relations did not begin with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. However, it finally made it understandable to Europeans, who are painfully emerging from denial.

Europe today stands at a pivotal moment in its post-war history.

Europe’s financial markets remain divided by post-trade fragmentation. At Euroclear, we believe that an optimal market structure should provide seamless connectivity across the member states. It should support rather than stifle local infrastructure while also promoting innovation and supporting financial stability. It is only through openness, fair...

The transposition process of the Directive on alternative investment funds managers EU 2024/927 (AIFMD 2) into Luxembourg law started on 3rd October 2025 with the bill of law 8628 provided to the Luxembourg Parliament. At European level AIFMD 2 must be transposed by each Member State before April 2026 at the latest.

Until now, the implementation of a settlement one day after the execution date (the “T+1”) for stock market transactions within the scope was a project mainly driven by the industry, under the responsibility of the Industry Committee.

By 2050, 68%* of the global population will reside in urban areas. Cities are set to become pivotal drivers of success—or failure—in key contemporary transitions (environmental, digital, energy and social), as rapid urbanisation, climate change, aging infrastructure and social inequalities converge to strain the systems on which urban life depends.

Anti ESG rhetoric and headlines from the US have been dominant in both mainstream and sustainability focused media in recent months. But the challenges started more than two years ago. After strong momentum in the years following the Paris Agreement in late-2015, fuelled further by extensive regulatory developments such as the launch of SFDR in Europe,...

Spearheaded by the European Central Bank through the AMI-SeCo working group, ISO 20022 sets a clear path toward harmonised and automated post-trade processes across the continent.

Blockchain is reviving the cards of asset custody. Between self-custody wallets and custodial wallets, traditional models are being challenged. The blockchain version of administered registered shares could prove particularly suitable for financial securities and thus challenge the current hegemony of bearer securities. While asking many legal and operational...

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, client experience is shaped by both routine interactions and significant moments that influence trust, satisfaction, and enduring relationships. At Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS), we view these key moments—such as onboarding, adapting offers and services in response to market shifts, or ensuring compliance...