Luxembourg News

Luxembourg Sees No Reason to Change EU ‘Delegation’ Rules After Brexit

Luxembourg’s finance minister Pierre Gramegna said on Friday the European Commission should stick to the current rules that allow funds managed in London to be domiciled and regulated in another country. His comments pit the tiny and wealthy country against …

Tokio Marine Plans to Set Up Luxembourg Unit in Preparation for Brexit

Tokio Marine Group announced that it is seeking regulatory approval to establish an insurance company in Luxembourg, to be prepared for Brexit. Through several of its subsidiaries, principally Tokio Marine HCC and Tokio Marine Kiln, the group has been active …

FM Global Gets License in Luxembourg to Launch Post-Brexit EU Hub

U.S. commercial property insurer FM Global has been approved to run a European hub in Luxembourg, a move allowing it to issue policies in the European Union and other countries following Britain’s decision to leave the bloc, the company said …

UK Firms Choosing Luxembourg as Brexit HQ May Find Lifestyle Differences

Little Luxembourg is luring firms on the lookout for a post-Brexit foothold in the European Union, from JPMorgan Chase & Co. to insurance giant American International Group Inc. While many find the Grand Duchy a multilingual paradise, would-be expats are …

Luxembourg ‘Not Offering’ Special Deals to Lure Financial Firms After Brexit

Luxembourg is in talks with a wide range of financial firms looking to relocate out of London as Britain leaves the European Union, but it will not offer sweeteners to undercut rival centers, Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna said on Thursday. …

FM Global Chooses Luxembourg as Post-Brexit EU HQ

U.S. commercial property insurer FM Global is planning a European hub in Luxembourg following Britain’s decision to leave the bloc, the head of its European division told Reuters. The mutual insurer, which earned $5.5 billion in gross premium last year, …

Lloyd’s Shortlists Brussels or Luxembourg as EU HQ: Sources

Lloyd’s of London, the world’s largest specialty insurance market, will this week pick Brussels or Luxembourg for its planned European Union subsidiary, after Dublin had been an early favorite, sources say. Lloyd’s has been one of London’s most vocal financial …

Rival EU Cities Compete to Attract UK Firms Seeking Post-Brexit HQs

Ireland has complained to the European Commission that it is being undercut by rival centers competing to host financial firms looking for a European Union base outside London after Brexit. Last week, U.S. insurer AIG became the biggest group so …

Luxembourg Successfully Woos UK Finance Firms Seeking Post-Brexit HQs

Luxembourg is becoming a serious contender among nations bidding for business to come their way after the U.K.’s exit from the European Union, as insurers, asset managers and financial-technology companies are interested in setting up shop in the Grand Duchy. …

AIG Plans to Launch Luxembourg-Based Insurer in 2019 in Preparation for Brexit

American International Group Inc. plans to locate an insurance company in Luxembourg to ensure continued smooth operation of its business across the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland once the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. From 2019, AIG proposes …