European Long-Term Investment Fund 2.0 opens access to long-term private assets with simpler rules, broader eligibility, and retail access under safeguards. Luxembourg is the recommended home to set up and manage your fund thanks to its EU passport, deep service...
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UCITS Luxembourg: Structuring High-Performance Funds
In Luxembourg, a UCITS invests in transferable securities and other liquid assets—think listed shares and bonds, regulated money market instruments, units of eligible funds, cash, and financial derivatives for hedging or efficient portfolio management. Uncovered short...
Luxembourg Fund Structures: Legal, Tax, and Investment Overview
Luxembourg is the EU’s fund powerhouse, combining CSSF-regulated products (UCITS, SIF, SICAR, ELTIF) and lighter-touch options (RAIF, SCSp/SCS partnerships) with strong service providers and deep banking access. In short: clear legal frameworks, pragmatic tax rules,...
San Francisco, USA: Belgium Strengthens Business Ties Through Princess Astrid’s Mission
Belgium’s economic mission led by H.R.H. Princess Astrid lands in San Francisco in October 2025. Clear goal: connect Belgian founders and scale-ups with California decision-makers across tech, health, clean energy, film and luxury. Through official meetings, sector...
France’s Political Reset: Macron to Appoint New Prime Minister Amid Market Uncertainty
President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that he will nominate a new French Prime Minister within 48 hours has sent ripples across France’s political and economic landscape. The decision follows weeks of turmoil after the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal,...
France Market Guide for Investors and Entrepreneurs: Taxes, Cities, Sectors, and Setup
France blends a 67–68 million consumer base with world-class infrastructure, deep capital markets, and a thriving innovation scene. Corporate income tax is 25% and standard VAT is 20% (reduced rates of 10%, 5.5%, and 2.1% apply). Paris, Lyon, and Marseille anchor...
Reported Breakthrough: Israel–Hamas First-Phase Gaza Peace Deal
Multiple outlets report that negotiators have secured a first-phase framework between Israel and Hamas that combines a time-bound pause in hostilities, a staged release of hostages and detainees, and humanitarian corridors into Gaza. The proposal, advanced with...
Best Walkable Cities in the US for Investors Seeking Growth and High Returns
America’s most walkable places aren’t only New York and San Francisco. Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, Miami, Seattle, Portland, and Long Beach—and midsize gems like Minneapolis and Pittsburgh—pair strong transit with human-scale streets. That mix keeps...
Nvidia’s reported $2B stake in xAI: what actually happened and why it matters
Multiple outlets report that Nvidia is taking a $2 billion equity stake in Elon Musk’s xAI as part of a broader ~$20 billion package blending ~$7.5B equity and ~$12.5B debt, reportedly linked to five-year GPU arrangements for xAI’s “Colossus 2” buildout. Nothing is...
Hungary’s Low Taxes and Business Incentives for Entrepreneurs
Hungary keeps it simple for founders with a flat 9% corporate tax, a flat 15% personal income tax, easy small-business options, and fast company setup in Budapest and key cities. This is a practical, budget-friendly base to scale across the EU—details, steps, and...