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No automatic exchange of information through the back door
The discussions at the ECOFIN meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels were very difficult. The 27 countries did not reach an agreement on giving a mandate to the European Commission to open negotiations with so-called third countries on the taxation on savings income. Luxembourg and Austria said no to this mandate. At a press conference, Luxembourg’s finance minister, Luc Frieden, explained his country’s position. read more
Preparing for the avalanche
The flood of new European and international regulation is considered one of the most critical challenges the finance industry will have to face in the years to come. In the media, the term “regulation tsunami” is often used. But KPMG Luxembourg prefers to speak about it as an avalanche. At the conference “Riding the Regulatory Avalanche” Charles Muller, Partner of KPMG Luxembourg, talked about the new mindset the industry is facing. read more
Private equity will never disappear
On its way to attract private equity business to Luxembourg, the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (LPEA) already has done a great deal of work. Since its launch in 2010, 83 members have joined forces in order to promote Luxembourg as a prime location for private equity. But there are still challenges ahead. read more
Time to stop the downward trend
The financial sector has endured the euro crisis and remained stable. These were the good news from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding the Luxembourg Country Report. On the other hand, the international experts recommended that the government fuel productivity growth and support economic diversification. The IMF also recommended that local authorities come up with corrective measures in order to keep public debt at a low level. read more
A new chapter for ASEAN
On Friday, 11 May The Chamber of Commerce organised a meeting between the Ambassadors of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries and representatives of LFF, ALFI and PBGL. The Luxembourg team gave a briefing on different aspects of the Luxembourg financial center while, in return, the ASEAN Ambassadors provided an Interesting insight into the future of the ASEAN members countries. read more
Luminis provides fund selectors with unprecedented transparency on Microfinance funds
MicroRate, with the support of LuxFLAG and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, has just launched a service that will be welcomed by impact investment fund selectors: Luminis™ is the first web-based analytical platform on microfinance funds. The success of microfinance as a socially responsible investment option led to a dramatic increase in the number of funds that invest globally in microfinance institutions. Luminis provides investors with regularly updated, objective data and analysis, enabling them to identify, compare, evaluate, and monitor microfinance funds. read more
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Agenda of events
LFF Agenda 2012 (pdf)
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