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“Top Employer” certification awarded to BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg for the third year running

February 8, 2018

The BNP Paribas Group in Luxembourg has been awarded the prestigious "Top Employer Luxembourg 2018" certification for outstanding working conditions. Every year the Top Employers Institute, a globally renowned independent organisation, certifies companies providing excellent working conditions that foster employees' personal development. This year, following an assessment by an independent auditor, the BNP Paribas Group

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Launch Of AMCHAM’s “mateneen” Projects

February 6, 2018

The Languages of Luxembourg project is a web-based language learning tool that allows language learners to simultaneously study/learn either 5 or 7 languages (Luxembourgish, French, German, Portuguese, English, Arabic and Persian). The content is presented on a dedicated website and as mobile phone applications (iPhone and Android). The project was realized with sponsorship from the Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse

General Members News

Press Release: 3 New Partners At Elvinger Hoss Prussen

January 30, 2018

The partners of Elvinger Hoss Prussen are delighted to announce that Joachim Cour, Thierry Kauffman and Michel Nickels have been promoted to Partner as of 1st January 2018. Joachim Cour advises clients on a wide range of fund and regulatory matters. He assists asset managers in relation to the structuring of their Luxembourg investment vehicles across

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Press Release: SGG group and first names group join forces

January 8, 2018

SGG Group acquires First Names Group from AnaCap Financial Partners (“AnaCap”) to create a world leader in investor services providing trust, corporate and fund services through the combined entities. First Names Group is a fast growing provider of private client, corporate and fund services headquartered in Jersey and is present in 14 jurisdictions. The combination

General Members News

Intertrust offers AIFM services from luxembourg

January 8, 2018

Intertrust, a leading global provider of high-value fund, corporate, capital markets and private wealth services, is pleased to announce that it has received the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF)’s authorisation to provide Alternative Investment Fund Management (AIFM) services from Luxembourg. With its Luxembourg AIFM, Intertrust Luxembourg is now strongly positioned to offer a

2017

Annual Christmas Lunch 2017

December 11, 2017

Minister of Finance Pierre Gramegna joined us and our partner organizations on 11 December 2017 to preview the Luxembourg Government national budget for the new year and to visit with our members who make such an important contribution to the economic success of Luxembourg.

2017

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner 2017

November 17, 2017

On 17 November, the AMCHAM members and friends celebrated American Thanksgiving. We were particularly honored and proud to celebrate this American tradition here in Luxembourg with our local and international friends and in the presence of our guest speaker Deputy prime Minister and Minister of the Economy Etienne Schneider along with a distinguished group of

General Members News

Press Release: KPMG luxembourg sees eight promotions to partner level; alongside record firm promotions

October 9, 2017

Luxembourg, 9 October 2017 – KPMG Luxembourg saw the promotion of eight of its people to a Partner-level position, consisting of Partners and Executive Directors, today. This includes Jérôme Bernard, Flora Castellani, Joseph de Souza, Fabien Hedouin, Valeria Merkel, Sandrine Periot, Martin Reinhard and Marco Weber. All eight will assume their new roles on 1 October. In

2017

Working from Home: Who Is Eligible And What Are The Legal Requirements To Make It Happen?

October 4, 2017

On 4 October 2017, the speakers gave insights on who is eligible, what are the rules and how can employers and employees implement fair and legal solutions for homeworking.

2017

Making Diversity Work in Luxembourg in Business and Government: What To Do and How To Do It

October 4, 2017

On September 20th, 2017 people gathered at the Banque de Luxembourg to hear the latest research on the advantages of diversity in the workplace. Sponsored by the Ministry of Family Affairs, Integration and the Greater Greater Region (Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund), this stimulating event was produced in partnership with The Banque de Luxembourg and The Network, Luxembourg’s oldest association of English-speaking professional women. Keynotes

2017

Town Hall Meeting With Key Luxembourg Politicians 27 September 2017

September 27, 2017

On 27 September 2017, AMCHAM invited senior politicians from the six principle political parties in Luxembourg offering each of them 7 minutes time to tell the assembled Luxembourg and International attendees of this event why foreign and Luxembourg nationality voters should vote for their respective political parties in the October Communal elections.

2017

Resourcing IT

September 26, 2017

On 26 September 2017, AMCHAM, APSI and PwC Luxembourg organized a "Resourcing IT" event, focusing on what needs to be done to get Luxembourg the trained IT people it needs.