2018 was a year full of challenges, changes and hot topics. Rain, snow and 351 days after, you might have a hard time remembering some of the events that made 2018 unforgettable. If that’s your case, don’t worry dear reader. We’ve got you covered! But before knowing how, let’s take …
“We’ve updated our privacy policy.” You too! You swear to the stars, and to the GDPR. Arguably one of most ambitious data privacy laws due to its implications, geographical scope and sanctions, the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), made businesses shake from the Davids to the Goliaths in the months …
Did we just write “A Jedi-like asset manager”? Well, yes, we actually did. Let’s say a hero-like one instead, in case you don’t like laser swords, dark masks and almost impossible-to-fly spacecrafts. We’re sure you got this right anyway! This article is a humble list of ideas you could add …
Smart watches, smartphones, smart-clothes. All of them bring the promise of assisting us intelligently, making our lives easier. That’s what the voice-based assistants currently do. The need for validation, if any, comes from us. There are smart contracts too. Rather than assisting one person, they are poised to ease transactions between two …
Have you ever wondered how big “big data” is? Although practitioners and amateurs go into endless discussions on this regard, they all agree on one relevant aspect: businesses harness the power of big data when it supports decision-making processes. Indeed, humans have used data to answer questions for centuries; what …
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 …
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!
Change in Asset & Wealth Management (the ‘AWM industry’) is now accelerating at an exponential rate. Although the industry is set for growth over the next ten years, asset and wealth managers must become business revolutionaries, even disruptors, if they’re to survive and prosper. We’ve identified 4 interconnected trends that …
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 …
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 …
