THE FUTURE OF FINTECH ACROSS EUROPE
Online EventEurope is ripe for disruption. Driven by a population encompassing 740+ million people, new and advanced technological innovations, changing regulations and a new world order created by the global pandemic. Seamless Europe will bring you insights from over 80 of the world’s expert leaders across a series of live presentations, live interviews and live panel debates. Join in live from wherever you are, or watch the sessions on-demand. Don't miss, Nasir Zubairi, on Day 2 for a panel on enhancing tech adoption in a new global context: implications for the banking agenda of the future Discover full agenda
Francofintech – Qui sera la Fintech Francophone de 2021 ?
Online EventFrancofintech c'est le rassemblement de 7 écosystèmes francophones : Finance innovation (France), Finance Montréal (Québec), LHOFT (Luxembourg), Africa Fintech Forum(Afrique), Casablanca Finance City (Maroc), Fintech Belgium (Belgique) et l'Economic Developement Board (Ile Maurice) en partenariat avec le Village Francophone. Le but est de mieux coordonner les écosystèmes francophones entre eux, de mieux capitaliser sur l'asset que représente dans le monde la francophonie (222 millions de locuteurs) et de se servir de ces écosystemes comme passeurs vers les mondes non francophones. Placé sous le signe de la Fintech for good, chaque écosystème présentera des thématiques sur lequel il dispose d'un avantage compétitif : IA for good (Québec), Blockchain for good (Luxembourg), Insurtech for good (France), Inclusion financière for good (Maroc) , [...]
THE EXPERT CORNER – CRYPTO TAXATION with KPMG Luxembourg
Welcome to the LHoFT Expert Corner introducing you to high-end legal, tax, and corporate experts. Each session delivers rapid up-to-date best practices, followed by exclusive one-on-ones. Due to the increasing importance of cryptocurrency investments in the business world, the Luxembourg tax authorities have issued a dedicated circular clarifying the different tax implications when selling, exchanging, or mining virtual currencies. AGENDA 11h30 am – Introduction & Use-Case Crypto Taxation: Luxembourg tax implications for cryptocurrency investments 11h50 am – Q&A with the audience Attend the LHoFT expert corner with Axel Butaije and Benjamin Brugerolle from KPMG Luxembourg on Wednesday, May 26th, and book your exclusive one-on-one for Monday, May 31st starting at 12h00 pm HERE ( the slot on May 31st is only available to [...]
Digital Assets and the Future of Finance, a Luxembourg Perspective
The LHoFT is proud to be part of the Amsterdam Fintech Week, by Holland Fintech. The LHoFT and Holland Fintech are both members of the Talent Route Network, the first network of Innovation Hubs across Europe. Amsterdam Fintech Week, in short XFW, gathers all stakeholders and players active in the ecosystem of digital finance. The goal is to connect players within the European Fintech space and to involve key stakeholders to participate. While enabling the market to do its work, XFW also wants to explore how we can make financial services more accessible, understandable, and impactful. The LHoFT is happy to organize and moderate a panel during the Amsterdam Fintech Week gathering key Luxembourg stakeholders discussing the Future of Finance around Digital [...]
The Expert Corner – Key Legal Strategies for Digital Assets Fundraising
Welcome to the LHoFT Expert Corner introducing you to high-end legal, tax, and corporate experts. Each session delivers rapid up-to-date best practices, followed by exclusive one-on-ones. AGENDA Get an inside look at digital assets fundraising mechanisms, legal strategies to consider, and which frameworks apply. 11h30 am – Introduction & Use-Case Your Digital Assets Fundraising Strategy and legal aspect to consider 11h50 am – Q&A with the audience Attend the LHoFT expert corner with Aurélien Hollard and Aurélia Viemont from CMS Luxembourg on Monday, June 14th, and book your exclusive one-on-one for Monday, June 21st starting at 12h00 pm HERE ( the slot on June 21st is only available to attendees of the first session)
European Risk Management Conference
Online EventThe 15th edition of the European Risk Management Conference is coming on 15 June 2021 in a virtual format. As per last year, we are delivering the full programme of this major ALFI event directly to all of you, live-streamed from Luxembourg. The virtual format will provide anyone with the opportunity to participate, learn, and engage as if you were in the room with us. Highlights of the programme include: Views of international policymakers and the CSSF on key policy actions which are relevant to all risk management professionals; Debates on the SFDR and the Taxonomy Regulation: a real game changer for risk managers, who must embed all new requirements in risk management Panel discussions on key developments (operational as [...]
Viva Technology – Inside Startup Luxembourg
Online EventAbout this event In the framework of Luxembourg’s digital participation in the VivaTechnology trade fair that will take place in a hybrid format from 16th to 19th June 2021 the Ministry of the Economy, the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, its House of Startups and Luxinnovation have the pleasure to invite you to the Luxembourg Digital Side Event. Organised with the aim to showcase Luxembourg’s startup ecosystem, the side event will welcome the presence of H.E. Mr Franz Fayot, Luxembourg Minister of the Economy, and combine interesting keynote speeches, insightful presentations and company testimonials as well as pitches from startups to showcase their innovative solutions: Official Keynote Speeches Inside Startup Luxembourg - Panel discussion on the Startup Ecosystem Technology & Innovation - [...]
Under The Hood Of ESG Investing : What Is The Real Impact In The Benelux ?
Online EventLHoFT, Holland FinTech and FinTech Belgium have joined forces to share essential insights on ESG developments and the relevance for fintech in the Benelux. Sustainability has become a hot topic across industries, including financial services: The European Green Deal aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent in 2050. The EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) requires the integration of sustainability risks into investment decision-making and advisory processes applying to both financial market participants and financial advisers. There are still a lot of businesses applying greenwash advertising showing pictures of windmills and waterfalls without changing their underlying business models. So where does that bring us today ? How are financial services companies responding to these critical changes in the regulatory [...]
Kickstarter: Final Pitches
Welcome to The Catapult Kickstarter final pitching session. 10 selected firms will pitch their solution to jury of leading financial services professionals and investors on their final day of the programme. Only 5 firms will receive €50.000 in subsidies. They have followed a four-week acceleration programme that introduced them to local financial services stakeholders, investors, and potential clients. 4h00 pm - 4h10 pm: Opening Speech by Nasir Zubairi, CEO of the LHoFT 4h10 pm - 5h30 pm: The Pitches PayPact with Dan Alexandru Cobeanu Greenomy with Denis Noonan Cygnetise with Steve Pomfret Meliora with Hugo May & Claran MacDevette unum with Revel Wood Autopay Mobility with Milosz Kurzawski & Bartłomiej Gast Node Venture with David Schnetzer Go2insure with Darko Medved [...]
Blockchain & Crypto-Assets Meet Up
Online EventPwC Luxembourg is introducing the Blockchain & Crypto-Assets Meet Up series aiming at supporting and facilitating discussions amongst the local Blockchain and Crypto community. Through this series, we intend to discuss the latest developments and insights on the ever-evolving blockchain technology and its applications. For this upcoming session, we propose to deep dive into the Crypto-Assets Custody topic, which is a critical piece and a key enabler of the broad crypto-assets value chain in the financial sector. We will have the pleasure of welcoming the following speakers and provide a unique combination of business, technology and regulatory standpoints: Karen O’Sullivan, Head of Department - Innovation, Payments, Market Infrastructures and Governance, CSSF Nasir Zubairi, CEO, The LHoFT Foundation Alexandre Lemarchand, Vice [...]
LTS Hackathon – Digital Financial Services for Seniors developed by Juniors
The Luxembourg Tech School Hackathon: Digital Financial Services for Seniors developed by Juniors This is a Phygital Hackathon, taking place between 2 and 4th July 2021, sponsored by Fondation ABBL pour l'éducation Financière and supported by the LHoFT, Croix Rouge Luxembourgeoise, Help and Vodafone. CONTEXT As populations age and birth rates decline in many parts of the world, digital solutions have an important role to play in ensuring financial well-being for older adults. Globally, the number of people aged 60 years or over has more than doubled since 1980, and the share of older adults is projected to double again by 2050. WHY a dedicated hackathon focusing on Digital Financial Services for Seniors developed by Juniors? Over the past years the [...]
Fintech Friday Summer Edition
LuxembourgON INVITATION ONLY We are thrilled to invite you to the grand return of our Fintech Friday events, with a special Summer Edition ! Finally, it looks like we can gather our friends and colleagues again for an evening of fun, with a barbecue, drinks and our resident DJ, Ben Leo. What better way to have a good time ? Safety comes first, so please be advised that attendance is strictly limited to the guest list, no exceptions granted. There are 110 tickets, for 110 attendees. First come, first served. The list of attendees and their contact details will also be kept for up to 15 days after the event, and will be available to the various health services that [...]
