One year after the European Commission action plan on sustainable finance – where do we stand ?
Published the 22.03.2019
As the European Commission held this week its second high level conference on sustainable finance issues such as how to scale up private capital for green investments across borders, and,...
The Benchmarks Regulation Extension, yes – Laying back, no
Published the 22.03.2019
On 25 February 2019, the European Commission announced a political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Member States whereby the compliance deadline for the European Benchmarks Regulation (EU)...
Change of CEO at BIL
Published the 21.03.2019
After five years as CEO of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg, Hugues Delcourt has decided to leave his position. Today, the Board of Directors, subject to final regulatory approval, has unanimously...
Brexit preparedness
Published the 21.03.2019
The ABBL is pleased to inform you hereby of the launch of a dedicated Brexit section on its website. The information provided on the ABBL website deals not only generally...
A very successful EY Luxembourg BAM Club event on Women Leadership in Banking, Asset Management, and Asset Servicing
Published the 21.03.2019
EY’s panel discussion on Women leadership in banking, asset management, and asset servicing aroused great interest and united more than 100 guests, women and men, on March 6th at EY...
European banks support EU priorities in Sustainable Finance
Published the 20.03.2019
Ahead of the European Commission’s High Level Conference on a Global Approach to Sustainable Finance, in Brussels on Thursday, the European Banking Federation wishes to underline its full support for...
Allen & Overy expands U.S. – Luxembourg Desk
Published the 20.03.2019
Allen & Overy announces the appointment of Ed Winters as Senior Desk Manager to strengthen the U.S. – Luxembourg desk in its New York office. He will be joining Ben...
FATF Methodology: technical compliance and effectiveness of the AML / CFT systems
Published the 15.03.2019
On 12 March 2019, the ABBL organised a conference on “the FATF Methodology: technical compliance and effectiveness of the AML / CFT systems”. Considering the forthcoming evaluation of Luxembourg by...
High noon in Westminster
Published the 15.03.2019
What a week! In Westminster. Brexit. Again. Theresa May, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, on Monday put the (unchanged) withdrawal agreement she had negotiated with the EU for a second...
Is retirement out of the reach for some in Luxembourg ?
Published the 12.03.2019
57% of Luxembourg residents fear they will not have enough money to retire. 35% of working residents anticipate having to work on retirement. Among all European countries surveyed, Luxembourg has...
