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Liechtenstein alliance committed to sustainability
The Liechtenstein Bankers Association, the Association of Liechtenstein Charitable Foundations and Trusts, and the SDG Alliance Liechtenstein are working together toward the UN’s sustainability goals with immediate effect. The partners hope to more effectively support the 17 goals.
University of Liechtenstein’s team impresses in equity analysis
Master of Finance students at the University of Liechtenstein have come second at the 13th CFA Research Challenge, with ten groups in the running. This is the first time a university team from Liechtenstein has made it to the next round.
Crypto stamp from Liechtenstein wins Innovation Award
The European postal association PostEurop has awarded the Runner-Up Prize of its Innovation Award to Liechtensteinische Post for its crypto stamp. The stamp with a face value of 5.20 Swiss francs is based on blockchain.
Liechtenstein has the clearest crypto tax regulations
The consulting firm PwC has investigated how clear the taxation of crypto assets is in various countries. Liechtenstein was ranked in first place globally. Switzerland was also ranked towards the top of the standings.
Financial center stands the test of coronavirus crisis
Liechtenstein’s banking industry as well as the entire finance sector have survived the coronavirus crisis well to date. The Financial Stability Report by the Financial Market Authority shows that while client assets under management have fallen, profitability and capitalization have increased.
Asset management maintains growth course
As at the end of June 2020, 106 companies were active in the area of asset management in Liechtenstein. When compared with 2019, the total number is therefore unchanged. However, the sector has secured new money inflow of around 1.1 billion Swiss francs.
Digitalization in the world of finance
Those attending the second conference on “Digitalization and Law” at the University of Liechtenstein focused on the role of digitalization. Topics under discussion included blockchain technology, artificial intelligence and the tokenization of industrial goods.
Liechtenstein financial market promotes itself in Berlin
A delegation from the Liechtenstein financial market has met with representatives from politics, administration and business in Berlin. Their aim was to share information about the Liechtenstein financial market.
Liechtenstein charities pay out 190 million Swiss francs
The majority of funds raised by charitable foundations in Liechtenstein went to foreign causes. This was revealed in a survey conducted by the Association of Liechtenstein Charitable Foundations and Trusts.
Finance Forum Liechtenstein shines spotlight on current challenges
The sixth Finance Forum Liechtenstein focused on the current challenges facing the financial sector as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The former German Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer emphasized the importance of the Liechtenstein financial center as a safe haven for investors.
PrismaLife strategy guided by sustainability
The climate researcher Anders Levermann and PrismaLife CEO Holger Beitz will come together at the Finance Forum Liechtenstein in Vaduz on 1 September. They will discuss the extent to which sustainable capital investment plays a role in climate protection.
Landesbank commits to sustainable investment practices
Liechtensteinische Landesbank has signed the Principles for Responsible Investment of the United Nations. It has therefore also committed to reporting on implementation of these principles.