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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.
Asset management sector serves more than 10,000 customers
Liechtenstein’s asset managers acquired 700 new clients in the first half of the year and managed assets of CHF 54.9 billion as of 30 June 2022.
Alternative investment funds on the rise
The number of Liechtenstein funds increased in the first half of the year. CHF 69 billion in net assets were managed as of June 2022.
Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority rates systemic risks as limited
The Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) has concluded that Liechtenstein’s financial sector is sound and stable. Systemic risks are assessed to be limited. Given increased global risks and vulnerabilities, the FMA recommends the uptake of measures by financial institutions and government.
Liechtenstein retains top rating
The renewed top rating in Standard & Poor’s semi-annual country rating confirms Liechtenstein’s stability and reliability.
Liechtenstein asset management banks among the best
The annual TOPS wealth manager rating by FUCHS | RICHTER PRÜFINSTANZ shows which banks and wealth managers in the DACH and Liechtenstein region offer their clients the highest quality advice and best investment proposals. This year, four Liechtenstein institutions are among the top 12.
Bankers Association offers climate-friendly NFT
As part of its Roadmap 2025, which focuses on sustainability and digitalisation, the Liechtenstein Bankers Association is launching an NFT to offset its carbon footprint.
Liechtenstein praised for implementation of standard against tax evasion
Liechtenstein received the best possible assessment for its implementation of the Automatic Exchange of Information in tax matters. The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes has therefore provided international recognition of Liechtenstein’s efforts.
Liechtenstein’s economic output increased almost fivefold since 1972
The “Economic and financial data on Liechtenstein” brochure provides an overview of the country’s economic development. Since 1972, the economic output of the country has increased almost fivefold. Private household income per capita in Liechtenstein is top of all EU/EFTA countries.
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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.
Finance Forum Liechtenstein
«Liechtenstein: Das Schweizer Tor zur EU» zu diesem Thema referiert Thomas Nägele den Workshop von Liechtenstein Finance anlässlich der Jubiläumsausgabe des Finance Forum.
Uni Liechtenstein: Smart Contracts: Outsmart the blockchain
Grundlegende Prinzipien und Möglichkeiten von Smart Contracts interessieren Sie im Detail und Sie möchten ihre Programmiergrundlagen praktisch kennenlernen? Sichern Sie sich jetzt einen Platz.
F&W Forum: Versicherungsbroker-Forum – Wachstum und Wandel
Die digitale Transformation eröffnet neue Wege für ein effizientes Wirtschaften. Gleichzeitig bringen veränderte Kundenansprüche zusätzliche Herausforderungen mit sich.
Spitzentreffen der Verbände
Das Treffen der Verbände, aus der Versicherungs- und Finanzwirtschaft, wird wieder die Austausch- und Informationsplattform sein für zahlreiche Verbandsvertreter|Innen.