SFF Learning Solutions: Tax transparency and Exchange of Information training held
Last Thursday, 26th January, the second module of the “Compliance Requirements” Training was held, a Training which is part of the three SFF Learning Solutions training sessions. It took place at the Chambre des Métiers in Luxembourg. The module was taught by Álvaro Gómez, Manager in PWC and Robin Bernard, Senior Manager in PWC.
The two-hour course covered topics such as exchange of information (EoI) rationale and mechanism, recent EU / non-EU development and analysis of recent Luxembourg initiatives to improve tax transparency.
At the end of the event, participants were able to attend a networking cocktail that allowed them to exchange ideas and opinions.
The October 2022 issue of SFF Magazine is already out
The sixth 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 October 2022 edition of the SFF Magazine contains:
- Editorial by Yuriko Backes, Minister of Finance of Luxembourg.
- Interview with Sherry Madera, Senior Vice President Public Policy & Government Affairs at Mastercard.
- Quarterly dossier focused on Alternative Investments.
The dossier includes several articles addressing the following alternative investment solutions:
- “Natural Capital: an opportunity for alternative asset managers and some related tax considerations”, by Deloitte Tax & Consulting.
- “Art as alternative investment”, by Artiaplace.
- “Vacant inheritances: an alternative investment in times of crisis”, by Alaluz Capital SGIIC, SA.
- “Elevated inflation and rising interest rates: what’s the solution”, by GAM investments.
- Presentation of the structure and team of Caixabank Asset Management Luxembourg.
Articles:
- “How LaLiga’s Economic Control and Squad Cost Limit work”, by LaLiga.
- “The challenges of sustainability in the financial landscape”, by Banque de Luxembourg.
- Opinion section dedicated to LatAm markets and the opportunities and challenges they pose for fund managers. With collaborations from Octogone Europe, CMS Luxembourg and the Colombian Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg.
- Section with current information on activities and events organised by the Chamber related to the financial sector.
View HERE the third edition of the SFF Magazine.
You can subscribe HERE to the SFF Magazine.
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.
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.
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