2017 has seen many markets make a comeback. Meanwhile, prospects have been boosted by the resumption of worldwide growth and the weakness of the US dollar. Emerging nations are entering an era that favours them. These markets will present fund managers with some excellent opportunities in the near future. With …
Over 300 management companies operate in Luxembourg, under a UCITS, AIFM or even a combined licence. Over 20 of them were created in just one year. And this number is likely to grow in the wake of Brexit. We’re analysing what’s at stake for ManCos and which models are likely …
The Government updated the Intellectual Property (IP) regime to comply with EU and international tax standards while preserving the country’s competitiveness. The new IP box Bill takes into account the “modified nexus” approach and, if enacted, will become effective in 2018. What stays the same? Eligible net income from qualifying …
VAT is the most widespread form of indirect tax around the world with 162 economies having such a system. And, it continues to mainstream with more countries introducing such systems within the next couple of years. In our new series, we have a monthly look at the countries which have recently introduced …
Cloud security is not that different from on-premises security. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability remain the main pain points to solve, but the tools and means of assuring them are different. We take a look at cloud security and what it means for both users and providers. Best practices Security in …
So you like staying connected to news while on holiday. And you want to take the time to dig into some topics. Good news: we’ve collected five business podcasts to listen to while hiking, sunbathing, mountain-biking or travelling towards a heaven-like destination. Enjoy!
The Luxembourg government is set to bring more flexibility in how financial institutions outsource certain activities. The Bill of Law 7024 aims at facilitating the implementation of outsourcing arrangements and related handling of sensitive client data. We’ve surveyed several business leaders to see what kind of outsourcing strategies they have …
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 …
