General Members News The organising partners of the Fintech Awards Luxembourg have opened applications for the 2018 edition of the competition. Rising stars from the fintech startup universe are invited to apply for several prizes and the chance to build their networks and credibility with senior decision-makers and CEOs from the Luxembourg financial services community. This represents real
Alter Domus, the fully integrated fund and corporate services provider is now able to offer third party Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) services and therefore continues to develop its vertically integrated range of services for the alternative funds market. The acquisition of Luxembourg Fund Partners, a Super Manco with Chapter 15 (UCITS) and AIFM authorisations,
LONDON/LUXEMBOURG 06/03/2018 11:00 CET/12:00 GMT: 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 now act as a thirdparty verifier that assesses whether issuer and bond meet the requirements of the Climate Bonds Standard,
SGG’s Group Management Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Christian Heinen as Managing Director of SGG Luxembourg S.A. and Member of SGG’s Executive Committee. Christian Heinen is responsible for driving the strategy for SGG’s Luxembourg office within a fast changing business environment. In his new role, Christian will report into Christiaan Van Houtven, SGG’s Group Chief Operating
General Members News HighWave Capital, a newly incorporated FinTech startup in Luxembourg, has been pleased to present its innovative and revolutionary application today. As part of the EYnovation program, this promising company has chosen the EY premises in Luxembourg to organise a press conference to announce its official launch on the local market. Overview of the company HighWave
General Members News Troy Bishop has been appointed KPMG Luxembourg’s new Head of MIC, starting on 19 February. A design leader, Troy has been working as a creative director for Deloitte in the US, leading the Deloitte Insights thought leadership marketing and communication digital experience. With over 19 years’ design and management experience in digital media, he will
General Members News The partners of Elvinger Hoss Prussen are delighted to announce that they have appointed Gary Cywie as Counsel. He joins the firm on 26 February 2018. Gary Cywie advises clients in Technology and IP matters. He specialises in data protection, outsourcing, internet and e-commerce, electronic signature, electronic archiving, IT security and media and telecommunications. He
General Members News BGL BNP Paribas and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. announce that they have signed an agreement concerning the acquisition by BGL BNP Paribas of all the outstanding shares in ABN AMRO Bank (Luxembourg) S.A. and its fully owned subsidiary ABN AMRO Life S.A. BGL BNP Paribas will transfer the activities of ABN AMRO Life S.A. to
General Members News The multitude of regulation requirements have led financial services industry players and corporations to search for efficient solutions to be compliant with all applicable rules. In this context, Deloitte Luxembourg has combined industry expertise and digital savvy in their new service offering for KYC operations, called D.KYC. KYC, or Know Your Customer, compliance involves organizations
General Members News Alter Domus, a fully integrated provider of Fund and Corporate Services to alternative investment managers is pleased to announce that it has appointed Alexander Traub as the new Regional Executive Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Alex is also a member of the Alter Domus Group Executive Board. Alex has had a broadly diversified 18 year
General Members News 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
General Members News 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