How many emails asking you to review your privacy settings or update your newsletter subscriptions have you received in the last month? Of these, on how many of the links included in the email did you actually click? We made a quick poll and found there were two common answers. …
New technology players are entering the insurance sector, bringing with them innovation and changing the way the business operates at both front-end and back-end levels. Called “Insurtechs”, a name inspired by the word “Fintechs”, these technology-based companies are exploring new avenues – offering ultra-customised policies and social insurance, for example …
When you think of artificial intelligence (AI), your brain might evoke a gentle robot answering questions accurately. Could that friendly machine disclose information you want to keep private and under your control? For now, AI is a result of human inventiveness: we build, train and influence how AI performs, what …
Some weeks ago, we had the opportunity to exchange views on what the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) means to business and society, threats and advantages, and the value it’s already bringing to us. The scenario couldn’t be better: Anand Rao, our global AI leader, visited Crystal Park and shared …
Governance is a priority for the Luxembourg investment fund industry, especially in the current situation, as the country becomes even more attractive with the Brexit aftermath. Governance is more than the observance of the law; it’s about sound decision making and the exercise of good judgement in all areas of …
Brazilian regulators, in January 2018, recommended the revision of the Resolution 3.792 responsible for the investment practices and the disclosures of relevant regulated entities. The objective? To create a common denominator between overseas investment/allocation rules for Brazilian pension and investment funds. As new doors open, setting the Brazilian capital market …
We bet most people working on Information security know the key dimensions for securing an information system. These three pillars (see the image below) remind businesses security goes beyond technology. When having a look at existing information security programmes, one pillar tends to be neglected despite its importance when fighting …
Luxembourg wants to pioneer the green, social and sustainable financial scene. To materialise this ambition, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange launched the Luxembourg Green Exchange a year ago. Green and social bonds account for, at least, 50% of listed green transactions. Read on how Luxembourg is pushing further the boundaries of …
We had the opportunity to exchange ideas about the reality, trends and future of the bank industry some weeks ago, during the Banking Day 2018. We decided to call the event “Banking on the move: embracing new dynamics” because of the ongoing transformation all financial services firms go through. With …
Why is financial literacy increasingly important? With the current world pace, demographic shifts, the rise of technology and an expected resource scarcity, younger generations face a less certain financial future than their grandparents did, and they’ll need to equip themselves for long-term financial security. Some experts attribute the financial crisis …
