SNT AND SES’ PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES LAB TO FOCUS ON NEXTGEN SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY AND QUANTUM COMMUNICATIONS SES and the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) announced today the creation of a joint lab that will explore the benefits of high-throughput satellite systems in the areas of next-generation networks, including quantum communications and cybersecurity. The agreement will see both institutions jointly utilise facilities at their respective sites to expand and strengthen their long-term partnership by leveraging Luxembourg’s R&D and SES’s industry leadership positions to explore next-generation technology. The partnership will focus on studying the potential of next-generation high-throughput satellite systems and multi-orbit capabilities, such as SES’s Geostationary and Non-geostationary Medium Earth (MEO) orbit fleet. In addition to this joint initiative, SES and SnT are also collaborating to leverage early access to Luxembourg’s supercomputer MeluXina. Rated as one …
Luxembourg’s green financial credentials have been reconfirmed in the latest GGFI 8, with the financial centre being placed 2nd highest in the EU and 5th globally. Moving up 1 place, the ranking corroborates the strength of Luxembourg’s sustainable finance toolbox and expertise. The Grand Duchy remains the market leader in terms of sustainable investment funds, with a third of all European sustainable fund assets being domiciled in Luxembourg. Commenting on the ranking, Nicolas Mackel, CEO of Luxembourg for Finance noted that “the position of Luxembourg, both globally and within the EU, attests to the strength of the Grand Duchy’s sustainable finance ecosystem; one that continues to grow and implement new initiatives and products to combat climate change.” The GGFI is published by Z/Yen Partners and a globally recognised comparison of the depth of green finance across leading financial centres. Read the full …
After the 1st successful edition of the LPEA Job Fair in March, LPEA is now offering the 2nd edition which will take place on October 7th. This will be a full-day digital event connecting some of the biggest PE/VC recruiters in Luxembourg with candidates from all across Europe. The Job Fair is organised by LPEA, the Luxembourg Private Equity & Venture Capital Association and it is free of charge for candidates. Please find more information and register here.
LACC Member, CEBIP, is Hiring! Program Coordinator Find More Info HERE Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Environment, Science, Technology, or Business or a related field. Administrative experience. Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in a clean energy related field. Two (2) years of full-time project management experience. Two (2) years of full-time data collection and reporting experience. Event management experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and/or Google Apps. Proficiency with Excel. Experience with CRM. Experience in a start-up/incubator environment. Experience with coaching and/or mentoring. Experience with grant writing, reporting and/or submissions. Experience with expense tracking and reporting. Experience with Long Island and New York State clean energy and start-up environment. Familiar utilizing marketing and social media tools i.e. SurveyMonkey, Google Forms. Brief Description of Duties: For the Clean Energy Business …
Space data and analytics company Spire has started trading its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The company, whose European headquarters are located in Luxembourg, aims at enhancing its ability to provide clients with more data faster. With over 100 nanosatellites in orbit, Spire has one of the world’s largest constellation of radio frequency-listening satellites in orbit just above the Earth’s atmosphere. They collect rich, granular data used to track ships, planes and weather phenomena in the most remote regions of the planet. The comprehensive data and analytics provided help clients make informed decisions with high impact in fields such as the environment, global logistics and economic sustainability. Spire has recently completed its business combination with NavSight Holdings, Inc. aimed at taking the company public. Trading of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange started on 17 August 2021. “We …
Arrival in Luxembourg could be months away as US Senate considers Biden's choice US President Joe Biden has nominated the mayor of the largest city in the politically important state of Wisconsin as his government's next ambassador to Luxembourg. Tom Barrett has been the mayor of Milwaukee for 15 years and could move to the Grand Duchy later this year depending how long lawmakers in the US Senate take to review his record and approve Biden's nomination. The White House announced his nomination on Wednesday. "I will bring the values of our community to this new posting - values we share such as hard work, honesty and caring for others," Barrett said during a press conference in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Barrett, 67, is one of the most influential politicians in the politically divided state where voters narrowly backed Biden last …
SES Government Solutions (GS) has won a new deal with the U.S. Space Force in Greenland, the company announced July 19. The operator’s U.S.-based government business will support the Thule Air Base in Greenland with critical communications capabilities, in a contract worth close to $15 million. Thule Air Base is the U.S. Space Force’s northernmost base, and the northernmost installation of the U.S. Armed Forces, located 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle and 947 miles from the North Pole. The SES GS solution leverages C-band technology, which is designed to be highly resilient to weather effects, and provide a dedicated reachback beam leveraging single hop connectivity directly to the user site. The SES GS solution also aims to provide redundancy at all levels, to include antennas, uplink and downlink telemetry, ground infrastructure, and restoration capabilities. “We are proud to provide satellite communications …
EUROPEAN SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT FUNDS STUDY 2021 Developments in the European Asset Management Industry and Luxembourg's Fund Hub Commissioned by the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) Read the SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT FUNDS STUDY 2021
On Monday, Minister for the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development Carole Dieschbourg addressed the press at a briefing to introduce the final version of the agreement. In terms of per capita investment, Sweden and the Grand Duchy are leading the pack. Luxembourg will invest a total of €200 million until 2025, which may for instance help developing countries replant rain forests. The introduction of the document summarises: "The 2021-2025 revision responds to recent regulatory developments, notably the adoption of key elements of the Paris Rulebook, and is meant to reflect both Luxembourg’s own climate finance experience as well as good international practice." Further insights on the planned investment strategy by the Luxembourg government can be drawn from the official document: PDF: International Climate Finance Strategy (ENG)
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