Thursday, June 30, 2011

Not tough enough, says report

Delano.lu | 30 June 2011
Bribery: The OECD praised Luxembourg for passing a new anti-corruption regime last year, but said the Grand Duchy now has to “implement” the legislation “without delay.” Read article »

Country cycling

Delano.lu | 30 June 2011
Tourism at home: Delano.lu concludes its series of things to do and see if you are staying in Luxembourg this summer with bike paths outside the city. Read article »

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

“Who Am I?”

Delano.lu | 29 June 2011
International development: Thirteen Kenyan girls aged 12-14 are visiting the Grand Duchy this week as part of a visit organised by the NGO CARE. Read article »

Faces: Inspirational, Kicking, Organised

City Magazine | 29 June 2011
Profiles of inspirational art teachers Liliana Borges, Pat Zimmer and Chantal Koelsch; Clearstream's social day; and Tony Savage's 500 km bike ride for cancer care. Read article »

Baron Louis-François de Feltz

City Magazine | 29 June 2011
Luxembourg’s most infamous duel started over a pie. The slain noblemen’s house will soon be home to more civilised affairs. Read article »

“Confidence in the economy will improve”

Delano.lu | 29 June 2011
Economic outlook: As mid-year and the summer slow season approach, William De Vijlder, chief investment officer at BNP Paribas Investment Partners, spoke with Delano.lu about what he expects to see in the markets during the second half of the year. Read article »

City cycling

Delano.lu | 29 June 2011
Tourism at home: This week Delano.lu continues its series of eight things to do and see if you are staying in Luxembourg this summer. Today: urban bike paths. Read article »

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Win a summer drive

Delano.lu | 28 June 2011
Tourism at home: This week Delano.lu continues its series of eight things to do and see if you are staying in Luxembourg this summer. Today: Le Club GT. Read article »

Valedictorian

Delano.lu | 28 June 2011
Nathalie Deltgen: One of 34 who earned master's in banking and finance from the Luxembourg School of Finance this year. Read article »

Monday, June 27, 2011

“Mind The Gap”

Delano.lu | 27 June 2011
Corporate social responsibility: The FFL launches a new campaign Tuesday to help bridge the digital divide for thousands of African students. Read article »

Friday, June 24, 2011

Luxembourg broadband lags, says OECD

Delano.lu | 24 June 2011
Communications: A report issued Thursday by the OECD finds the Grand Duchy has relatively slow broadband speeds. Read article »

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Festivities this evening

Delano.lu | 22 June 2011
National Day Eve: The capital will be chock-full of events tonight. Need help making your plans? [With Duncan Roberts.] Read article »

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

LuxFLAG launches environmental label

Delano.lu | 21 June 2011
Sustainable and responsible investing (SRI): Luxembourg’s fund labeling agency launched its second investment fund label Monday afternoon. Read article »

No KIDD’ing (III)

Delano.lu | 21 June 2011
UCITS IV: The mutual fund industry is getting ready for new Europe-wide rules for a standardised investor brochure. Will the new regime be good for Luxembourg? Read article »

“Straddling both sides”

Delano.lu | 21 June 2011
Anders Borg: Sweden’s finance minister briefly broke away from the European finance ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg yesterday to address Nobelux’s monthly luncheon. Read article »

No limits

Delano.lu | 21 June 2011
Tourism at home: This week Delano.lu presents eight things to do and see if you are staying in Luxembourg this summer. Today: "Gardens Without Limits." Read article »

Monday, June 20, 2011

Rugby Gala Ball

Delano.lu | 20 June 2011
Rugby Club Luxembourg: the much anticipated annual fête (held Saturday, June 18 at the Hilton) started with a champagne reception, and was followed by dinner, an awards ceremony and dancing till late. Read article »

Skype execs sacked

Delano.lu | 20 June 2011
Technology: Several Skype executives have been fired in advance of the Luxembourg-based technology firm’s takeover, reports Bloomberg. Read article »

No KIDD’ing (II)

Delano.lu | 20 June 2011
UCITS IV: The mutual fund industry is getting ready for new Europe-wide rules for a standardised investor brochure. Will the new regime be good for Luxembourg? Read article »

Friday, June 17, 2011

“The world has a whole lot more to offer”

Delano.lu | 17 June 2011
Sabril Islam: aged just 20, the keynote speaker at last night’s Creative Young Entrepreneurs Luxembourg award gala founded his first firm six years ago. Read article »

“It would be a catastrophe”

Delano.lu | 17 June 2011
Nicolas Schmit: freedom of movement within Europe is under threat. How is Luxembourg’s government responding? Read article »

No KIDD’ing (I)

Delano.lu | 17 June 2011
UCITS IV: the mutual fund industry is getting ready for new Europe-wide rules for a standardised investor brochure. Will the new regime be good for Luxembourg? Read article »

“We’ve made huge progress”

Delano.lu | 17 June 2011
Jean-Marc Gales: the Luxembourgish head of Peugeot and Citroën is remaking the classic French auto brands. Can they compete in the Chinese market? Read article »

New diplomacy

Delano | 17 June 2011
Diplomatic services are being trimmed as governments everywhere cut back on public spending. How are foreign embassies in Luxembourg coping and what is the role of the diplomat in an ever-changing world? [With Duncan Roberts.] Read article »