Luxembourg's parliament, the Chambre des Députés, is expected to ratify the convention on social security signed last November between Luxembourg and China. The document aims to guarantee the social security rights of both Luxembourgish and Chinese citizens working in the other country. MPs are expected to ratify the agreement in a session of parliament on Wednesday.
Read MoreAmong European Union (EU) countries, Luxembourg boasts the second-highest number of workers – between the ages of 15 and 64 – who work from home (12.7%), according to statistics bureau Eurostat.
Read MoreThe law firm formalizes the opening of its New York office headed by Nicolas Fermaud. The firm Elvinger Hoss announced on Tuesday the opening of its office in New York. "Elvinger New York" aims to follow the needs of its customers in the US market through a permanent presence.
Read MoreNano-satellite maker GOMspace has received nearly €1.5 million in the form of a ''development contract'' offered by the Luxembourg National Space Programme LuxImpulse. The funds, allocated by the European Space Agency, will be used by the Denmark-headquartered company to develop a new product, dubbed the Mega-Constellations Operation Platform (MCOP).
Read MoreSelected by Luxinnovation together with the LHoFT, Paul Wurth Incub, Lux Future Lab, Technoport and Nyuko, five Luxembourg start-ups will have the opportunity to embark on a trip to the US. An intense schedule full of training, business meetings and networking events is awaiting Algoreg, Travelsify, Yokato, Tetrao and Nomoko.
Read MoreThe head of financial development for Luxembourg said a string of overseas banks and fund managers had explored moving London staff to the tiny country since the Brexit vote. Nicolas Mackel said there had been “strong interest” from the US and other non-EU firms assessing their options since June’s referendum.
Read MoreLondon-based M&G Investments is planning to transfer €39 billion of non-sterling share classes to Luxembourg. Holders of euro, Swiss francs, US dollars and Singapore dollars held in 21 of the company's UK-domiciled funds will be moved to equivalent SICAV funds in the Luxembourg range, the company announced on Wednesday.
Read More2017 was an intense year for ING in Luxembourg, with the Bank constantly facing new challenges. In this environment, ING made good progress in 2017.
Read MoreLuxembourg’s Private Equity activity continues to grow with 19 out of the world’s 20 biggest GPs operating in the country. With an attractive legal and tax framework and constantly innovating to accommodate the preferences of GPs and LPs worldwide, Luxembourg is for many years the hub of choice to fundraise and distribute your funds in Europe.
Read MoreJoin us for a panel discussion on what it takes to succeed in US-expansion. A group of five foreign entrepreneurs will come together to discuss their journey towards expanding in the States and building their businesses as global entrepreneurs. Together, they will share their stories, offer their insights, and provide an understanding of the cultural nuances that make US business expansion a challenge -- and an opportunity -- worth pursuing. If you’re an entrepreneur from another country and/or you know someone who is, this is the panel for them. Admission is free & complimentary food & drink will be provided. Food provided by Shake Shack.
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