Tag Archives: Luxembourg

EIB-backed green taxonomy framework presented by Bank of Albania to guide sustainable investment

Bank of Albania green taxonomy presentation with officials seated at a conference table before attendees

Developed through the Greening Financial Systems Programme, the national framework sets shared criteria for green finance across key sectors and supports alignment with EU climate objectives. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The Bank of Albania has presented its national green taxonomy, developed … Read the full press release →

EU Council names Carlo Comporti to lead ESMA from 1 November 2026

Carlo Comporti, newly appointed chairperson of the European securities and markets authority (ESMA)

Current CONSOB commissioner and ESMA board member will begin a five-year term following European Parliament endorsement IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The Council has formally appointed Carlo Comporti as chair of the European securities and markets authority (ESMA), with his five-year term … Read the full press release →

Standard Chartered plans Singapore custody service for cryptoassets and tokenised real-world assets

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Proposed institutional offering will include selected stablecoins and complement the bank’s Financing & Securities Services business, subject to regulatory requirements IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited has announced plans to provide custody for selected cryptoassets, stablecoins and tokenised … Read the full press release →

European Court of Auditors warns EU budget reform must address spending errors, recovery fund weaknesses and rising debt

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Annual report estimates 3.8 % error in 2025 EU expenditure as policymakers negotiate the 2028–2034 long-term budget IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The European Court of Auditors reports an estimated 3.8 % error rate in EU expenditure in 2025, up from 3.6 … Read the full press release →

TD SYNNEX and KUKA Group launch European distribution partnership for autonomous mobile robots

Automated warehouse with shelving, industrial robot arms and autonomous mobile robots.

Initial rollout covers the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Benelux, with partner training, technical enablement and demand generation support built into the programme. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs TD SYNNEX and KUKA Group have entered a distribution agreement giving TD SYNNEX partners … Read the full press release →

Tikehau Capital broadens EMEA access to European private credit via iCapital Marketplace

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Expanded partnership makes a Luxembourg-domiciled ELTIF 2.0 private credit strategy available to eligible wealth managers across EMEA through iCapital’s digital distribution platform. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Tikehau Capital has expanded its partnership with iCapital by making a European private credit strategy … Read the full press release →

UBS names Universal Investment as preferred Luxembourg ManCo partner for White-Labelling clients

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Affected clients will be able to transition to Universal Investment as UBS refocuses its Luxembourg Management Company primarily on in-house funds. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs UBS has selected Universal Investment as its preferred third-party fund management company for affected White-Labelling clients … Read the full press release →

Luxembourg Institute of Health spotlights postdoctoral researchers at inaugural appreciation event

Promotional poster for the Luxembourg Institute of Health Postdoc Appreciation Event on Friday 25 September 2026 at the House of BioHealth in Esch-sur-Alzette.

Half-day gathering at the House of BioHealth in Esch-sur-Alzette showcased early-career research and focused on career development, mentorship and research impact. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) held its first Postdoc Appreciation Event on 25 September as … Read the full press release →

DWS signs agreement to buy Peakside Capital Advisors and broaden European real estate alternatives

The planned 100 percent acquisition is expected to close by year-end 2026, subject to approvals, and would add a specialist manager with more than EUR 1.7 billion in assets. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs DWS has signed binding agreements to acquire 100 … Read the full press release →

ArcelorMittal assigns LESS B classifications to selected XCarb® coils and heavy plates in Europe

ArcelorMittal Sestao steelmaking site in Spain

Classifications cover recycled and renewably produced steel from Sestao and the Charleroi-Gijón production route as ArcelorMittal expands transparency on low-emissions steel IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs ArcelorMittal has published Low Emission Steel Standard classifications for selected XCarb® recycled and renewably produced products … Read the full press release →

LIH’s BrainEXP Secures FNR TREK Support to Advance AI-Driven MRI Biomarker Platform for Alzheimer’s Disease

BrainEXP graphic showing a structural MRI scan alongside an AI-predicted PET-style brain image and biomarker display

Project aims to move BrainEXP-AD from a validated research prototype toward a minimum viable product for future clinical testing and commercial development IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs The Luxembourg Institute of Health’s Brain Imaging and Neuro-Epidemiology research group has secured Luxembourg National … Read the full press release →

AG2R LA MONDIALE Selects Fund Channel to Simplify and Modernize Operational Management of Its Open-Architecture Investment Fund Range in France and Luxembourg

(IN BRIEF) AG2R LA MONDIALE has partnered with Fund Channel to simplify and modernize the operational management of its open-architecture investment fund range in France and Luxembourg. Under the agreement, Fund Channel will manage operational processes linked to funds supplied … Read the full press release →

Bertelsmann Brings UFA Film Night to Luxembourg with Sold-Out Screening of Restored Ernst Lubitsch Classic “Carmen”

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann has staged the first UFA Film Night in Luxembourg, drawing around 1,200 attendees to a sold-out presentation of Ernst Lubitsch’s digitally restored 1918 silent film “Carmen.” The screening was organised with Philharmonie Luxembourg and accompanied live by … Read the full press release →

Standard Chartered Expands LMAX Group Partnership With Digital Asset Custody Services in Luxembourg and Dubai International Financial Centre

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has expanded its partnership with LMAX Group to provide regulated digital asset custody services through Standard Chartered Luxembourg S.A. and its DFSA-regulated Dubai International Financial Centre branch. LMAX Group has become the first client to join … Read the full press release →

“Deutschlandfahrt” 2026 Begins at Mercedes-Benz Wörth During 130-Year Truck Anniversary

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has opened the “Deutschlandfahrt” 2026 at its Wörth plant as part of its “130 years of trucks” anniversary year, celebrating the legacy of commercial vehicle development since Gottlieb Daimler created the world’s first truck 130 years … Read the full press release →

SpaceRISE Agreement Places HispaSat at Centre of Europe’s IRIS² Ground Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) HispaSat has confirmed its commitment to IRIS², the European secure satellite communications programme, and will become prime contractor for the constellation’s ground segment, valued at more than €1.6 billion. The agreement follows negotiations between the SpaceRISE consortium, the … Read the full press release →

LIH Launches CAROFIBER Study to Explore How Food Combinations Affect Nutrient Absorption

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health has launched CAROFIBER, a new nutrition study investigating how common food components interact during digestion and influence nutrient absorption. The project focuses on the relationship between dietary fibre and carotenoids, the natural pigments … Read the full press release →

Luxembourg Institute of Health and USF Researchers Establish Framework for Vocal Biomarkers in AI-Based Disease Detection

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Luxembourg Institute of Health and the University of South Florida have led an international effort to establish the first consensus-based framework and definitions for vocal biomarkers. The study, published in Digital Biomarkers as part of … Read the full press release →

A1 SolarStore Enters Europe as Digital Solar Procurement Gains Ground

A1 SolarStore has launched a direct solar equipment marketplace in Europe. The platform offers live inventory visibility, nearby offers and online ordering. Buyers do not need a traditional distributor account or minimum order. The service targets manufacturers, distributors, installers, commercial … Read the full press release →

Luxembourg to Welcome Leading Global Experts in Cancer Care for Older Adults in 2027

(IN BRIEF) Luxembourg has been selected to host the International Society of Geriatric Oncology Annual Conference in 2027, bringing a major global scientific meeting on cancer care for older adults to the Grand Duchy. The event will be organised under … Read the full press release →

Luxembourg Institute of Health Employees Honoured With National Distinctions for Contributions to Research

(IN BRIEF) Two Luxembourg Institute of Health employees, Dr Laurent Vallar and Florence Henry, have received prestigious national honours for their long-standing contributions to research, coordination and institutional support. Florence Henry, Executive Assistant to the CEO and CFAO office since … Read the full press release →

Stadler EURO6000 Locomotives Approved for Freight Operations in Belgium and Luxembourg

(IN BRIEF) Stadler’s EURO6000 electric locomotive has received authorisation to operate in Belgium, following approval for Luxembourg at the end of 2025. The milestone expands the locomotive’s cross-border operating footprint in Western Europe and strengthens its role on the North … Read the full press release →

TotalEnergies Sells Distributed Solar Assets in France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, the UK, Luxembourg and the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has completed the divestment of its distributed solar generation activities in seven European countries: France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Luxembourg. The portfolio totals around 170 MW and mainly consists of rooftop solar … Read the full press release →

EIB Group Marks Luxembourg Pride Week With Record Staff Participation and Support for LGBTIQ+ Equality

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group is taking part in Luxembourg Pride Week from 2 to 12 July 2026, reaffirming its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and expressing support for the LGBTIQ+ community. Around 600 employees joined the … Read the full press release →

Luxembourg Institute of Health Launches ICP4Rare Diseases Study to Improve Diagnosis for Children with Rare Diseases

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health has launched ICP4Rare Diseases, a new research project focused on improving the diagnostic pathway for children with rare diseases in Luxembourg. Led by the Clinical and Epidemiological Investigation Center, the study will explore … Read the full press release →

EIB Group Expands Financing for Europe’s Competitiveness, Ukraine Resilience and Global Gateway Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has approved €7.9 billion in new financing to support innovation, sustainability, infrastructure and global partnerships across Europe and beyond. The financing, approved by the Boards of Directors of the European Investment Bank and … Read the full press release →

Intesa Sanpaolo Reinforces European Corporate Banking Presence Through Major 2025 Financing and Bond Transactions

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo has highlighted the growing European role of its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, which participated in financing transactions with a total value of more than €170 billion in 2025, excluding Italy, including more than €30 … Read the full press release →

ArcelorMittal Sets Date and Agenda for Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings in Luxembourg

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal has announced the publication of the convening notice for its 2026 Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings, which will take place on 5 May 2026 in Luxembourg. Shareholders eligible to vote will be those recorded as of 21 … Read the full press release →

EIB and BBVA Launch €380 Million Guarantee Facility and Advisory Partnership to Expand Sustainable Lending Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BBVA have signed two complementary agreements to advance green finance and climate action capabilities. The first establishes a €380 million EIB guarantee facility covering 50% of a €760 million portfolio of sustainable projects, … Read the full press release →

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Establish Germany-Based Satellite Operations Centre to Advance Europe’s Sovereign Mobile Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have selected Germany as the location for their main Satellite Operations Centre, reinforcing Europe’s digital sovereignty and advancing the rollout of SatCo, their joint venture providing space-based mobile broadband services. Based near Munich or … Read the full press release →

Luxembourg Institute of Health Brings Alumni and Early-Career Researchers Together for First-Ever Career Options Event

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) held its first Alumni Career Options Event on October 8, uniting early-career researchers with former employees who have built successful careers across academia, industry, policy, and entrepreneurship. Featuring seven distinguished alumni, including … Read the full press release →

Sweco Expands Architectural Leadership in Belgium and Luxembourg with Acquisition of assar architects

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has acquired assar architects, a leading Belgian-Luxembourgish architectural firm known for its work on major public and private projects, including NATO’s headquarters and several of Belgium’s largest hospitals. The acquisition adds 150 professionals to Sweco’s team and … Read the full press release →

EBRD Launches €10 Million Initiative to Support Sustainable Growth in Albania’s SME Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has launched a €10 million financial package for Tirana Bank, including a €5 million SME Reboot loan to help Albanian SMEs invest in green technologies and a €5 million trade finance facility to expand the bank’s … Read the full press release →

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 face à la pénurie mondiale de talents, à l’essor de l’IA et aux enjeux de souveraineté industrielle

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 au cœur de la pénurie mondiale de talents et de l’essor de l’IA La Chine mise sur la formation technique pour renforcer sa souveraineté industrielle L’événement marque une convergence entre éducation, innovation et politiques publiques L’Europe prépare … Read the full press release →

Shanghai lance le compte à rebours d’un an pour WorldSkills 2026, avec un œil également tourné vers les compétitions à venir

WorldSkills 2026 se tiendra à Shanghai du 22 au 27 septembre 64 épreuves prévues, dont de nouvelles disciplines innovantes Inscriptions dès le 13 novembre et bénévoles déjà recrutés Xiao Zhan ambassadeur promotionnel, campagne virale ICBC, SAIC Motor, Banque des Communications … Read the full press release →

From Seville to Sydney: CAF’s Urbos trams achieve 1,000th rollout in global success story

(IN BRIEF) CAF has celebrated the rollout of its 1,000th Urbos tram, a milestone achievement highlighting its global leadership in sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. Since their debut in 2010 in Seville and later Zaragoza, Urbos trams have expanded to … Read the full press release →

Sweco Deepens Luxembourg Footprint by Acquiring PROgroup and +ImpaKT to Boost Circular Economy Consulting

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has signed agreements to purchase Luxembourg consultancies PROgroup and +ImpaKT, adding approximately 40 experts to its existing local team of 110. PROgroup offers comprehensive project management for sustainable real estate and urban developments based on circular economy … Read the full press release →

ABN AMRO Completes Acquisition of HAL, Creating a Top-Three German Wealth Manager with EUR 70 Billion AUM

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has completed the purchase of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe AG from Fosun’s Bridge Fortune Investment, following regulatory approval. The acquisition merges HAL with Bethmann Bank to create a top-three German wealth-management provider, with 2,000 employees in 18 … Read the full press release →

Azimut and Eni Next Team Up on €100M ELTIF for Clean Tech Venture Investments

(IN BRIEF) Azimut Group and Eni Next will co-launch a €100 million ELTIF in September 2025 to invest in pioneering “clean tech” ventures, particularly U.S. startups scaling decarbonization, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, and circular-economy solutions. The Luxembourg-based fund, operating under … Read the full press release →

Luxembourg tops European fashion spending at €1 777 per person while Romania lags at €375

(IN BRIEF) NIQ-GfK’s pan-European analysis finds that average per-capita spending on clothing and shoes in 25 countries is €772, with Luxembourg (€1 777), Switzerland (€1 096) and Norway (€1 034) at the top and Romania (€375) at the bottom; fashion … Read the full press release →