End of European Parliament mandate – final countdown
Published the 22.02.2019
With all eyes on the Brexit count down, another count down is creating a frenzy of activity in Brussels : the end of the European Parliament legislature and the upcoming start...
The ABBL to become the 1st institution in Luxembourg to endorse the Principles for Responsible Banking
Published the 19.02.2019
Today, UNEP FI (The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative) announced the second Round of endorsers of the Principles for Responsible Banking. The Principles provide guidance for banks to create...
Luxembourg Bankers discuss use-cases of AI in banking
Published the 15.02.2019
Digital Banking and FinTech Innovation Cluster (DBFI) of the Luxembourg Bankers’ Association (ABBL), following the outcomes of its recent demo day on Artificial Intelligence for Customer Insights in Finance, held...
Unanimity in EU tax matters no more?
Published the 15.02.2019
Taxation has traditionally been considered a delicate matter as it is closely linked to EU Member States’ sovereignty and even more importantly the income side of their budgets i.e. their...
Going beyond banking: education for all
Published the 06.02.2019
The Luxembourg Bankers’ Association (ABBL) offers ongoing support for the development of financial literacy at all levels in Luxembourg and beyond through its own initiatives, collaborations, and projects. Why is...
EU Money laundering: a public hearing on Russian “dirty money”
Published the 01.02.2019
On the 29th of January 2019 the European Parliament’s TAX3 Committee held a public hearing on the Russian money laundering activities in the EU and the possible actions that the...
The ABBL and its members are exploring a possibility of shared regulatory reporting in Luxembourg
Published the 01.02.2019
Over the last decade, banks and other financial services firms have been facing an ever-growing number of regulatory requirements and consequent reporting obligations originating from various national and supranational regulators...
1 Minute in Finance: Money Transfer
Published the 25.01.2019
In 2018 the ABBL has decided to launch a series of videos aimed at informing retail bank customers on issues regarding the relationship they have with their banks. A first...
Brexit: a crystal ball would be helpful indeed
Published the 25.01.2019
Watching the spectacle at the House of Commons these last few days and weeks, one is left with a feeling alternating between crude fascination and deepest despair. Fascination because of...
The registry of companies’ beneficial owners: a transparency coming at a price !
Published the 18.01.2019
The Law of 13 January 2019 setting up a register of beneficial owners of companies (the “Law”) was published on 15 January 2019 in the Official Gazette (“Memorial”). One can...
