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Financial Services: What's up?

PwC Luxembourg
Artificial Intelligence
Etfs
Luxembourg
United States
Europe
Nexus (luxembourg Conference)
Private Debt
Asset and Wealth Management
Cloud Computing
Pwc Global CEO Survey
Cybersecurity
Transformation
Private Markets
Defense Financing
Retail Investors
Luxembourg City
Tokenization
Stablecoins
Private Equity
Pillar 3

Welcome to Financial Services: What's up? Podcast – your go-to destination for unravelling the mysteries of the financial services sector in Luxembourg and beyond. In this dynamic series, co-hosts Björn Ebert and Sandra Paulis navigate the complexities of the financial sector with a focus on Asset Management, Banking and Capital Markets as well as Insurance. Whether you're a seasoned professional ... more

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Luxembourg now counts 289 management companies, and that number is shrinking. Not because the market is losing steam (AuM just hit 6.3 trillion euros), but because the rules of the game have changed. Cost pressure, tougher regulation and the rise of ... more

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Financial services are being reshaped by faster capital flows, the rise of private markets in retail, and increasing pressure on traditional business models. In a multi‑shock world, firms are being forced to rethink how they create value and how they... more

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Private debt has grown rapidly across Europe over the past decade, filling financing gaps left by traditional banks and supporting mid-sized companies. But after years of strong growth, the asset class is now facing increased scrutiny: rising default... more

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In this episode, Sandra and Björn are joined by Cécile Liegeois, PwC Luxembourg Clients & Markets Leader, to decode the key messages of PwC's 29th Global CEO Survey through the lens of the microscope and the telescope, a way of thinking that captures... more

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Roland Kastoun
Asset and Wealth Management Advisory Leader at PwC US
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Episode: What will be left of Financial Services tomorrow?
Nicolas Payet
Private debt leader at PwC Luxembourg
PwC Luxembourg
Episode: Why Luxembourg became Europe's hub for private debt
Cécile Liegeois
Clients and Markets Leader PwC Luxembourg
PwC Luxembourg
Episode: Looking close, thinking far: the microscope & telescope of today's CEOs
Michael Horvath
Partner, Risk and Regulatory Department, PwC Luxembourg
PwC Luxembourg
Episode: Inside Luxembourg's ManCo shift: finance 2.0, tokenized Funds & the future of distribution
Serge Weyland
CEO of ALFI
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Episode: Inside Luxembourg's ManCo shift: finance 2.0, tokenized Funds & the future of distribution
Steven Libby
Esteemed colleague, researcher on Asset & Wealth Management
PwC
Episode: $200 trillion, lower margins: the profitability paradox in Asset & Wealth Management
Catherine Rückel
Partner with interest in defense sector finance
Episode: Europe's new security economy: inside the rise of defense financing
Matthias Wittenburg
Former banker with military background, lieutenant colonel in German Army
Episode: Europe's new security economy: inside the rise of defense financing
Marius Pfeiffer
ETF leader at PwC Luxembourg
PwC Luxembourg
Episode: ETFs on the rise: why everyone's talking about them

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Björn Ebert
Host of Financial Services: What's up?
Sandra Paulis
Co-host of Financial Services: What's up?

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Europe's new security economy: inside the rise of defense financing
Q: AI is also a key element when we are talking about the areas that have a significant role also in terms of what are the opportunities for the future so that also the massive data sets of multi-domain operations actually coming together.
Matthias explains that AI is rapidly entering defense finance, especially through startups in areas like drones, cyber, and battlefield management, and will enable multi-domain coordination and optimized decision-making even if some language-models are less central.
From human-led to machine-partnered: the shift you can't ignore
Q: What is your number?
The most striking signal is the market's high valuation and optimism around AI leaders like NVIDIA, indicating strong expectations for AI's impact on growth and competitiveness.
From human-led to machine-partnered: the shift you can't ignore
Q: What exactly is the technology factor of relevance for companies?
Olivier argues that technology is now integral to nearly every business process, not just an enabler, and it changes how organizations operate, with AI accelerating data-driven decisions, digitized interactions, and new operating models.
Inside Luxembourg's ManCo shift: finance 2.0, tokenized Funds & the future of distribution
Q: What role will tokenization and Finance 2.0 play in Luxembourg's future?
Tokenization, wallet technology, and broader use of tokenized products could transform distribution and cost efficiency, supported by a robust legal framework and government measures; this will require time and ecosystem collaboration but could lead to mass adoption of tokenized funds and new distribution models.
What will be left of Financial Services tomorrow?
Q: What roles do pillars and pension structures play in shaping investment opportunities globally?
Pillars define the flow and the scale of assets; in the US, the third pillar (defined contribution) drives large, predictable inflows, while in Europe pillars 1 and 2 shape different dynamics; understanding these structures helps pinpoint where money is going and how to access it.

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The episodes consistently explore how financial services are evolving across regions, with a strong emphasis on Luxembourg's ecosystem and the transformation of asset management, private markets, ETFs, and defense financing. Guests are often PwC Luxembourg leaders or industry experts who bring regulatory, market, and technology perspectives, including AI adoption, tokenization, and new distribution models. The conversation style tends to blend macro trends with practical implications for funds, banks, and policymakers, offering listeners strategic takeaways on governance, regulation, and the capabilities firms need to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape. A notable strength is the clear focus on Luxembourg as a hub and on high-i... more

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