5th edition of the SFF Magazine: ESG, talent attraction and structuring funds in Luxembourg

The 5th edition of the SFF Magazine is now available. This publication is produced by the Chamber in the framework of its Committee “Spanish Financial Forum”, focused on the financial sector.

The SFF Magazine is a sectoral publication targeted towards all those professionals working in the financial services industry who wish to be informed of legislative news, trends and business development opportunities between Spain and Luxembourg within this sector.

This publication is quarterly published both in Spanish and English, and it is distributed for free in digital format. The contents are provided by members of the SFF and financial stakeholders in both countries.

This new issue contains:

  • Conversation with José Manuel Campa, Chairperson of the European Banking Authority (EBA).
  • An opinion section focusing on ESG: are asset managers ready for the new challenges? In collaboration with FTI Consulting, GAM Investments and Quintet Private Bank, Luxembourg.
  • Quarterly dossier dedicated to Training & Human Resources. The topic is approached from the perspective of the job opportunities offered by Luxembourg in the financial sector, and the attraction of international talent. It also includes examples of best practices and legislative developments affecting the sector.

The dossier includes the following articles:

  • “Talent attraction: a change of perspective”, in collaboration with Lombard International Assurance.
  • “CSSF introduces rules on telework”, in collaboration with Simmons & Simmons Luxembourg LLP.
  • “RBC NextGen”, in collaboration with RBC IS Bank Luxembourg.
  • “Homeworking: are you ready for the end of the social and fiscal tolerances related to the health crisis?”, in collaboration with SD Worx.
  • Articles:
    • “Structuring funds in Luxembourg: when attractiveness meets efficiency”, in collaboration with the CMS Luxemburgish and Spanish Fund Platform.
  • A section with current information from SFF members and collaborators.

 

View HERE the fifth edition of the SFF Magazine.

You can subscribe HERE to the SFF Magazine.

4th edition of the SFF Magazine

The fourth issue of the SFF Magazine is now available. This publication is produced by the Chamber in the framework of its Committee “Spanish Financial Forum”, focused on the financial sector.

The SFF Magazine is a sectoral publication targeted towards all those professionals working in the financial services industry who wish to be informed of legislative news, trends and business development opportunities between Spain and Luxembourg within this sector.

This publication is quarterly published both in Spanish and English, and it is distributed for free in digital format. The contents are provided by members of the SFF and financial stakeholders in both countries.
This new issue contains:

  • Editorial by Bernardo de Sicart Escoda, Ambassador of Spain to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
  • An opinion section focusing on Crypto-assets: a short-term trend or a paradigm shift? In collaboration with the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and Now Partnets.
  • Quarterly dossier dedicated to Trends in Wealth Management. The topic is covered from the perspective of professionals involved in the Luxembourg wealth management industry, including contributions from CA Indosuez Wealth Management, CMS Luxembourg, Lombard International Assurance S.A. y Octogone Europe S.A. The dossier is completed by an article on “the private banker’s role in wealth transfer planning” provided by the Banque de Luxembourg.
  • Articles:
    • Investment Financial Advisors (IFAs) in Spain, in collaboration with ASEAFI.
  • A section with current information from SFF members and collaborators.

View HERE the third edition of the SFF Magazine.

You can subscribe HERE to the SFF Magazine.

Third edition of the SFF Magazine

The third issue of the SFF Magazine is now available. This publication is produced by the Chamber in the framework of its Committee “Spanish Financial Forum”, focused on the financial sector.

The SFF Magazine is a sectoral publication targeted towards all those professionals working in the financial services industry who wish to be informed of legislative news, trends and business development opportunities between Spain and Luxembourg within this sector.

This publication is quarterly published both in Spanish and English, and it is distributed for free in digital format. The contents are provided by members of the SFF and financial stakeholders in both countries.

This new issue contains:

  • Editorial by Joseba Arriortua, Vice-President of the Chamber and President of the SFF.
  • An opinion section focusing on reinsurance captive companies in Luxembourg.
  • Interview with Álvaro Hermida Santos, CEO of CaixaBank Wealth Management Luxembourg.
  • Quarterly dossier dedicated to Cross-border fund distribution. The topic is covered from the perspective of professionals involved in the Luxembourg fund industry, including contributions from Santander Asset Management Luxembourg, CaixaBank Asset Management Luxembourg, Fundsquare and Nolen, Winkler and Partners. The dossier is completed by an article by Deloitte Luxembourg on UCITS funds.
  • Articles on current issues:
    • Top regulatory trends in Spain and Luxembourg
    • Low interest rates: what are the options?
    • Private Equity and SRI funds: long-terms and sustainable investments
  • A section with current information from SFF members and collaborators.

View HERE the third edition of the SFF Magazine.

You can subscribe HERE to the SFF Magazine.

Second edition of the SFF Magazine

The second issue of the SFF Magazine, a publication produced by the Chamber in the framework of its Committee “Spanish Financial Forum”, focused on the financial sector, is now available.

The SFF Magazine is a sectoral publication targeted towards all those professionals working in the financial services industry who wish to be informed of legislative news, trends and business development opportunities between Spain and Luxembourg within this sector.

This publication is quarterly published both in Spanish and English, and it is distributed for free in digital format. The contents are provided by members of the SFF and financial stakeholders in both countries.

The second issue contains:

  • An opinion section focusing on unit-linked life insurance as a wealth planning solution.
  • Interview with Luis Alberto Aguerre Enriquez, Counsel at VANDENBULKE.
  • Quarterly dossier dedicated to Fintech companies and digitization of the financial sector, with a comparative view of the Fintech ecosystem in Spain and Luxembourg. It also highlights 10 Fintech & Insurtechs to watch in 2021, and includes a section with expert views on the role of technology companies in the financial services industry. The dossier is completed with a best practices article on digital innovation carried out by the RBC I&TS financial team.
  • A section with current information from SFF members and collaborators.
  • Current legislative articles:
    • Taxonomy: how a financial market tool becomes the backbone of the EU Green Deal.
    • Alternative investment in Spain: regulatory framework and financial sector.
    • Private Equity: awaiting development and steps towards democratization.

View HERE the second edition of the SFF Magazine

You can subscribe HERE to the SFF Magazine

 

Board of Directors Meeting

On May 28th the Board of Directors of the Chamber held a telematic meeting.
During the meeting, a review of the actions developed by the Delegation of Luxembourg was made, the activities carried out within the framework of the Competition Commission, the Spanish Financial Forum and the Forums Commission were discussed and the next scheduled events were detailed.

The Board of Directors also approved the annual accounts for the 2020 financial year for presentation at the General Assembly Meeting to be held on June 24.