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Ocean protection
The Liechtenstein Bankers Association has agreed a partnership with Teal Project, rrreefs and DynamicElement to protect the oceans. The aim is to uphold and protect unique marine ecosystems and habitats for millions of marine animals.
Liechtenstein banking sector remains stable
Economic Monitor for Q3 2023: Assets under management at Liechtenstein banks rose to a new record value of 434 billion Swiss francs.
Liechtenstein and Italy sign double taxation agreement
With the signing of the double taxation agreement, Liechtenstein and Italy abolish double taxation in cross-border situations.
Liechtenstein Bankers Association publishes first sustainability report
The Liechtenstein Bankers Association offset a total of 445.7 tons of CO2 in 2022. This finding comes from information published in the LBA’s first sustainability report. The association also contributed to various UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Banking sector looks back on a good year
Banks in Liechtenstein recorded double-digit increases in the result from ordinary operations and net profit in 2022, as well as net new money. The cost/income ratio deteriorated slightly compared with 2021.
LGT among the best asset managers for charitable foundations
The Fuchs Richter Prüfinstanz has ranked LGT Bank among the top three asset management firms for charitable foundations. In terms of its investment expertise, the bank actually claimed top spot out of 30 financial institutions operating in German-speaking countries.
Asset management market remains stable
At year-end 2022, a total of 95 asset management firms were active in Liechtenstein. These held a total of approximately 54.2 billion Swiss francs, which reflects a decline of 1 percent year on year. The number of funds remained stable against the previous year. These findings come from two FMA brochures.
Liechtenstein begins official accession negotiations with IMF
Following numerous preliminary discussions at a technical level, the Government has now officially applied for membership in the IMF, thus starting the formal accession process. The IMF Executive Board will review the application and establish a Membership Committee.
Confirmation of triple A rating with stable outlook for Liechtenstein
The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings has once again awarded Liechtenstein its top rating and confirmed its triple A with stable outlook as part of the semi-annual review of the country rating.
Liechtenstein posts budget surplus
The public sector in Liechtenstein generated a budget surplus of just under 177 million Swiss francs in 2021. Both income and expenditure were down on the prior year. Government spending amounted to 22.6 percent of GDP.
Financial market risks are low for Liechtenstein
The Liechtenstein financial market is developing in positive fashion despite the recent turbulence in the North American and Swiss banking sectors. This is the conclusion reached by the committee responsible for monitoring and strengthening financial market stability in Liechtenstein.
The Liechtenstein Bankers Association makes progress in relation to climate protection
The Liechtenstein Bankers Association is seeking to reduce its carbon footprint. To this end, it is working with the environmental platform KlimaDAO. Together, its operational emissions in both 2021 and 2022 were able to be offset.
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Uni Liechtenstein: Intensivkurs Liechtensteinisches Recht
Dieser Intensivkurs durchgeführt durch die Professur und der Liechtensteinischen Rechtsanwaltskammer bietet eine einzigartige Weiterbildungsmöglichkeit im Bereich Recht dar.
Uni Liechtenstein: Intensivkurs «Internationales Sanktionenrecht»
Eine Veranstaltung der Professur für Wirtschaftsstrafrecht, Compliance und Digitalisierung
UFL: Stiftungsprivatrecht und Stiftungssteuerrecht im Vier-Länder-Vergleich
Das Fachseminar zum Stiftungsprivat- und Stiftungssteuerrecht richtet sich ganz bewusst an Personen, die sich einen Überblick über das Recht der Stiftung im Vier-Länder-Vergleich.
Uni Liechtenstein: 5. Liechtensteinische Gespräche zum Wirtschaftsrecht
Die Universität Liechtenstein lädt zur fünften Tagung «Liechtensteinische Gespräche zum Wirtschaftsstrafrecht» zum Thema «Beweisverwertungsverbote im Strafverfahren» ein.
Uni Liechtenstein: Intensivkurs Strafrecht und Unternehmen
Der Intensivkurs «Strafrecht und Unternehmen» will theoretisch fundierte sowie praxisorientierte Kenntnisse hinsichtlich strafrechtlicher Aspekte im Bereich unternehmerischer Tätigkeiten vermitteln.