As high-profile incidents of unethical behaviour rattle the financial services industry, risk management culture, ethics and trust are in the limelight. In 2017, financial institutions will be asking: can we rebuild trust in the industry?
All OECD and G20 countries have committed to implementing country-by-country reporting. Luxembourg, among other countries, has agreed that country-by-country reporting is a key priority in addressing BEPS risks. Reporting takes place with respect to fiscal periods starting from 1 January 2016. As electronic notifications are due by 31 March 2017, …
Digital technology is changing how we interact with each other or with society and how we trust one another. A new economic model is emerging: the sharing economy. We’ve gathered insights from world-renowned experts and in-house research to give you an overview of: the sharing economy’s dynamics, in the European …
For global asset managers, choosing the right fund domicile is a strategic decision. Whether seeking to establish UCITS or AIF or both, Luxembourg is a hotspot for cross-border fund distribution.
The insurance industry is in a unique place right now, something akin to the calm before the storm. There are multiple changes, especially when it comes to technology and innovation that are about to rock the boat and bring serious changes. To discuss them, we’re having our first guest blog, …
As the UK will trigger article 50 by the end of March, Brexit starts taking shape. We’re looking at short and long-term prospects for the UK economy, as well as how businesses should gear up.
In a competitive job market, transparency around progress on diversity can strengthen the brand with customers and potential recruits. Having diversity in points of view helps leaders think through the best course of action for their situation. How high is gender diversity on CEO’s agendas and where do we stand …
Automation has grown up. In recent years, a new class of software known as digital labour or robotic process automation (RPA) has emerged. Financial institutions are looking to these tools to automate a wide range of activities without the need for complex programming. We think 2017 could be a breakout …
The UK will have to rethink its activities passported to the EU because of Brexit. Significant legal uncertainties will arise for UK banks to get EU equivalencies and as a result of the loss of EU passporting. London will then have to work like the Swiss, with EU hubs beyond …
Almost a decade after the global financial crisis, financial institutions still have to cut costs to contain the low growth, low margin and highly-regulated environment. Outsourcing and offshoring have helped in the past, but they’re no longer enough. Businesses must now turn to technology and digitalisation to move forward.
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