Digital banking can give a boost to bank’s bottom line. When transactions are done on a mobile app instead of in a branch, they can be dramatically cheaper. They can also generate more revenue from clients who manage their money with a smartphone, tablet, or PC. But not all banks …
Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are becoming increasingly important in the institutional investor landscape thanks to advanced investment strategies and a solid growth in assets under management (AuM). Traditionally, SWFs followed a strategy that combined fixed-income products and equities. However, the introduction of monetary policies, such as quantitative easing and low …
CEOs around the world are surprisingly optimistic about the economic and business environment in the next 12 months, according to our 21st CEO Survey. Where does this positivism, balanced across regions, come from? Despite the geopolitical uncertainty, corporate misbehaviour, and the job-killing potential of artificial intelligence, 2018 may turn out …
The global economy is showing positive signs of rebound in 2018. In purchasing power parity terms, it is set to grow by almost 4% in 2018, adding an extra $5 trillion to global output. Find out 5 reasons why 2018 will have the fastest global economic growth since the financial crisis. …
The US Tax Reform is now a reality. And this once-in-a generation tax event has massive implications. It includes several corporate tax provisions that have quite an effect on global companies. Find out what the US tax reform has in store for European companies.
With MiFID II now in full swing, anyone buying or selling stocks, bonds, foreign exchange, commodities or exchange-traded funds is now affected by the new standards. Improving investor confidence while strengthening the industry don’t come for free. On top of revising costs and charges, the Directive brings more choice and lower …
With the year coming to an end, 2018 will prove to be a period of change. In order to make sure you are ready for regulation & digital, we’ve created a special New-Year menu. Enjoy!
On 1 January 2018, a further strand of the tax reform will enter into force. It mostly affects married cross-border workers who may work out which option is the most advantageous for them. Find out which tax class to choose.
THE BLOG is celebrating a year of opinions made in Luxembourg. Let’s have a look back at our top 5 stories.
The revised Payments Services Directive (PSD2) goes into effect in Europe in January 2018, but few banks are ready. By law they will need to make customer data available in a secure manner, and eventually to give third-parties access to their customer’s accounts. But equally important to these compliance efforts …
