There is a famous phrase, well known to many: “When America sneezes, the world catches a cold,” speaking to the interconnectedness of the global economy, which entails ripple effects as a consequence of major shifts. Not unlike the COVID-19 pandemic, the current inflationary cycle has taken on a life of …
In late 2009 and for the next few years, the atmosphere was heavy in number 175, rue de la Loi, in Brussels. Heads of State and Ministers of Finance were gathering quite frequently in this building—that is, the Council of the European Union—and staying there until late in the night …
Be the change you wish to see in the world.– Mahatma Gandhi Insurers have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to take stock and set about creating the industry they want to be part of – one that’s pushing boundaries to build upon its purpose – and become a force for greater good. …
Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. — Lord Chesterfield In his work “The Lusiads”, Portuguese poet Luís Vaz de Camões extolled the epic maritime adventure that was the discovery of the sea route to India. The global expedition, led by …
With more than 200 active reinsurance captives, the Luxembourg financial centre is considered the European leader in the market. This is mainly due to its stable legal, regulatory and tax framework—confirmed by the maintenance in 2022 of Luxembourg’s AAA financial rating—as well as the highly qualified international professionals and specialists …
It may require some imagination on your part, but the current environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape could be compared to the early years of Formula One (F1) racing. Back then, the rapid and revolutionary changes in racing technology brought on an era where drivers frequently raced in a blaze …
The alternative investments industry is in constant evolution. For a while now, our specialists have been saying how important it is for fund managers, management companies, and service providers to understand and consider carefully the different types of operating models they can adopt. Now, amongst a myriad of already existing …
While it’s only natural for people to consider their financial well-being when job-searching, these days there’s an increasing number of other factors that they are bearing in mind, such as the work’s purpose, the company culture, opportunities for career advancement, career-path options, flexibility and job location. Put simply, post-COVID, people …
It’s a cold Friday morning and Robert is looking out the window, taking in the light streaming right through his office and trying to appreciate the snowy and peaceful landscape. Sadly, that’s a hard thing for him to do as the atmosphere outside doesn’t match how he feels. You see, …
Inflation, the energy crisis, supply and labour shortages and, as mentioned in a previous blog, a skyrocketed number of workers that joined the country (+84% over the last two decades): what a time to be alive if you work in real estate in Luxembourg (or are looking for a place …
