The Principality of Liechtenstein is a constitutional hereditary monarchy based upon democratic-parliamentary principles who celebrates his 300 anniversary this year. The small state is located in the heart of Europe between Austria and Switzerland. It has 37,000 inhabitants, the capital is Vaduz, the official language is…
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Stability & Fintech
We discuss the future of banking technology with Mario Gassner, CEO of Financial Market Authority (FMA) Liechtenstein CEO Insight: Mr. Gassner, how do you assess the current situation of the Liechtenstein Financial Center and what do you consider to be the strategic priorities? Mario Gassner: Liechtenstein…
Hidden Gem
Interview with Othmar Oehri, Co-Founder and CEO of Technopark Liechtenstein AG. CEO Insight: In relation to customers, can you share some of the key activities of Technopark Liechtenstein, the types of companies and interest you attract and from where as well as the services and…
Swedish Data Centres – The Sustainable Solution
Every time you like a Facebook post, watch a YouTube video, stream a Netflix show or make a purchase on Amazon, you are expanding your carbon footprint. Every internet activity involves amounts of data that need to be stored somewhere. Anything that involves images, especially colour ones, generates major…
More Firms Turn to Islamic Finance
A growing number of non-regional [GCC] organisations are turning to Islamic Finance, and in particular to sukuk instruments, to raise funds for their infrastructure and development projects, affirms a leading UAE-based investment banking expert. The comments from Zahid Aslam, Managing Director of Investment Banking at Dalma Capital…
Essilor International Expands its Footprint in Europe and Latin America
Essilor International, an EssilorLuxottica subsidiary, is actively pursuing its acquisition and partnership strategy with the completion of four transactions worldwide, representing combined full-year revenue of around €48 million. Local partnerships are a key component of Essilor’s mission of “improving lives by improving sight”. Essilor further strengthens its…