ADBC rings bell to mark the first time Chinese domestic green bond information is available on an international exchange
Published the 09.03.2018
The bell-ringing marks the first time a green bond issued through the Bond Connect Scheme with Shanghai Clearing House and traded in the Chinese Interbank Market (CIBM) enters an international...
Will banks be getting a major makeover in 2018?
Published the 09.03.2018
This is not up for discussion: the banking sector has been changing faster than ever. Recent regulations including PSD2, combined with the raucous arrival of new players in the market...
FinTech: Commission takes action for a more competitive and innovative financial market
Published the 08.03.2018
The European Commission is today unveiling an Action Plan on how to harness the opportunities presented by technology-enabled innovation in financial services (FinTech) Europe should become a global hub for...
Sustainable finance: Commission’s Action Plan for a greener and cleaner economy
Published the 08.03.2018
The European Commission is today unveiling its strategy for a financial system that supports the EU’s climate and sustainable development agenda. As our planet increasingly faces the unpredictable consequences of...
European Money Week 2018: Promoting Financial Education
Published the 08.03.2018
Financial education is set to take the spotlight across Europe from next Monday as national banking associations in more than 30 European countries embrace European Money Week to reach thousands...
KPMG Luxembourg becomes approved verifier of Climate Bonds Standard
Published the 06.03.2018
KPMG Luxembourg is pleased to announce that it has received the “approved verifier” status from the Climate Bonds Initiative, under the Climate Bond Standards and Certification Scheme. The firm can...
Outsourcing made easier: professional secrecy in the financial and insurance sector softened
Published the 06.03.2018
Through the law of 27 February 2018 implementing the EU regulation (UE) 2015/751 on interchange commissions for card based payments, which amends various laws relating to the financial sector (and...
Applications Open for Fintech Europe 2018
Published the 02.03.2018
The European financial technology ecosystem is facing a period of unprecedented opportunity; a renaissance driven by cross-industry collaboration. At the LHoFT, we believe the optimal business strategy for both traditional...
75% of the population is aware of the existence of a virtual currency
Published the 02.03.2018
According to a recent survey released by TNS-Ilres, the concept of cryptocurrencies is quite common in Luxembourg, 3 out of 4 residents have heard about it. A thirdknow quite well...
LuxCSD receives accreditation for issuance of Legal Entity Identifiers
Published the 01.03.2018
Luxembourg’s central securities depository LuxCSD has been accredited by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) to become an official Local Operating Unit (LOU) for issuance of Global Legal Entity...
