Actualités
WATCH ON SKY NEWS: WHY LUXEMBOURG IS WINNING BREXIT BUSINESS
Nicolas Mackel, CEO of Luxembourg for Finance, spoke with Sky News “Ian King Live” in London about the UK Brexit strategy and why Luxembourg is winning Brexit business.
Tokio Marine moves its EU base to Luxembourg
Today, Tokio Marine announced that it will establish its new European subsidiary in Luxembourg following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. Tokio Marine is aiming to have the new insurance company operational within the first half of 2018 to enable Tokio Marine HCC and Tokio Marine Kiln to start writing business, including with Japanese customers.
Payconiq acquires Digicash and picks Luxembourg for new HQ
Luxembourg will act as EU-hub and drive Payconiq’s expansion with the support of international banks.
China Everbright Bank : the seventh Chinese bank to choose Luxembourg as European hub
China Everbright Bank (CEB) has received approval to set up its subsidiary in Luxembourg. This strategic move will strenghten CEB’s operations in Europe and confirms Luxembourg’s position as the main gateway for Chinese banks into the European market.
Luxembourg bids to host the European Banking Authority
The Luxembourg government has officially submitted its bid to host the European Banking Authority (EBA). Thus Luxembourg follows a call for offers by the European Council published in June. A European capital, already home to the EU’s judicial and financial institutions, and the Euro area’s leading financial centre, Luxembourg is the natural choice to host the EBA.
Northern Trust will set up its EU bank in Luxembourg
Today, Northern Trust announced its intention to set up its EU bank in Luxembourg, highlighting the bank’s continued strategic focus on growing its business in Europe.
Worldwide first fund transaction using blockchain technology completed in Luxembourg
Natixis Asset Management has announced that investors have successfully purchased shares in its funds through FundsDLT, the Luxembourg blockchain-powered fund distribution platform for fund managers. This is the first real blockchain transaction in the global investment fund industry.
Liberty to move its EU base to Luxembourg
Today, Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of the Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, announced its intention to headquarter its EU operations in Luxembourg following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
Watch on CNBC : Luxembourg’s post-Brexit appeal
Nicolas Mackel, CEO of Luxembourg for Finance, spoke with CNBC Squawk Box in London about Brexit negotiations, financial supervision and the key factors that make Luxembourg an attractive destination for financial institutions.
FinTech Awards Luxembourg: Alternative fund industry RegTech company wins start-up of the year award
The second edition of the FinTech Awards Luxembourg, which was organised jointly by the LHoFT and KPMG this year, took place on 28 June 2017.
