With Luxembourg launching its House of Startups early next year and potentially hosting Google’s data centre, the country is bound to become the beating heart of Europe’s startup scene. We examined what makes Luxembourg a hotspot for entrepreneurs and why the country needs them to spur growth. What makes Luxembourg …
Over the years, Luxembourg has confirmed its position as an international distribution platform. The country’s AAA rating, its international financial centre, as well as its political and social stability, have been strong arguments for asset managers from all around the world to distribute their funds in here. France is no …
Luxembourg has just passed its space resources law on Thursday 13 July 2017 – to enter into force on 1 August. Private operators will then be able to harvest resources in outer space. Enforcing this law, the Grand Duchy becomes the first European country to set a legal and regulatory …
Women are more successful than men in crowdfunding. In 2015 and 2016, campaigns led by women were 32% more successful than those led by men, across many sectors, countries and cultures. Is crowdfunding the shortcut women entrepreneurs needed to access finance and bypass traditional mechanisms and their deep-rooted bias? What’s …
As stakeholders ask for meaningful insights in their audit report, smart machines give us the potential to redefine the audit profession. Technology will not only change how we perform audits but also how we allocate human resources. The question is: can we automate everything and remove the human touch? Audit …
The world becomes more connected. The digital economy comes of age through mobile technology, cloud computing, business intelligence and real time reporting. So, we see an increasing number of tax authorities and businesses around the world adopting or reforming their VAT compliance systems thanks to technological developments. We examined how …
People aged 55 and above (older workers) are not too old to work. As their number increases so do the long-term GDP growth prospects related to their employment. Older workers, as they’re called, could generate around EUR 1.8 trillion GDP gains in OECD countries.
Raising capital can be the toughest part of any start-up. The competition for funds is fierce. So, leave nothing to chance. Here are a few tips to secure investors and succeed in your fundraising.
No sector or business is in any way immune from the impact of Artificial Intelligence. Global GDP will actually be 14% higher in 2030 as a result of it. This makes it the biggest commercial opportunity in today’s fast changing economy. We examined the real value of AI for your …
Technology transforms the world and the financial sector. Digitalisation takes competition and innovation capacities to new levels. For those of you still hesitating on embracing the digital wave, here are five reasons to make the leap:
