In an article we recently published in IT Nation, PwC data experts explored Luxembourg’s ambition under Accelerating digital sovereignty 2030, a national push to strengthen capabilities in data, AI. The direction is clear: digital sovereignty requires control, trust, and value creation from data. But strategy alone does not create impact. It sets intent, not execution. Data must be …
Once upon a time, companies did business with… paper. At least, that’s what I’ve heard – from the elders who survived the faxes, the carbon copies, and the infamous filing cabinets. Back then, contracts were mailed, signatures were wet, and ‘cloud’ meant something that ruined your picnic. Fast forward: digitalisation …
Written in collaboration with Carla Santos, a member of The Blog team. As financial services continue to evolve, the need for innovative solutions has become paramount rather than a luxury. Yet, in their race to deliver cutting-edge digital services, financial institutions face a familiar tension: how to remain agile and …
In the intricate world of governance, where decisions shape the destiny of companies, funds and financial markets, we find a group of unsung heroes known as non-executive directors (NEDs). Think of them as wise overseers with a wealth of experience from various industries who bring a fresh, objective perspective to …
With the pressure on governance and tax substance increasing, it’s time for Luxembourg entities to fully appreciate the importance (and value) of a proper and well-managed corporate secretary to address these very challenges. “Corporate secretary is a commodity” The above sentence has been the motto for the last decade, as …
Corporate Secretary is a role commonly integrated in the Anglo-Saxon corporate culture. In continental Europe, it’s often seen as an administrative support function only. However, societal expectations, regulatory pressure and court decisions are drastically changing the perception of the corporate secretary, which is becoming a key element for organisations’ success. …
Luxembourg’s leading position in the fund industry worldwide demands that the country also be a reference in fund governance. The more oversight is robust and investors are protected, the more its influence in the industry will grow. Governance is more important than ever because the pace of change seen in …
Sunny Monday, 16 March. We won’t forget the first day of total lockdown in Luxembourg. And likely, the first day of compulsory confinement of our lives. There was buzz, to say the least, in the weeks leading up to that Monday. We knew what was coming but it still felt …
Never underestimate the small, neither in life, nor in business. Not even if the size of your opponent isn’t visible to your eyes. The diameter of COVID-19, colloquially called “coronavirus”, is around 120 nanometers (nm). Write down the number “120” on a paper sheet; then, add six zeros before that …
If we had to paint each month with a different colour, March would be purple. Purple embodies spirituality, creativity, dignity and royalty. Internationally, it’s the colour that symbolises women. The choosing of this colour seems to have been inspired by the flag that the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU)—a …
