Brexit Causes Some to Look to Dublin

Agents who are working in Dublin have noticed a jump in inquiries since the UK voted to leave the EU. Law firms, insurers and asset managers appear to be quietly checking out their options in order to establish a greater presence for themselves inside countries that aren’t leaving the bloc. As Saker Nusseibeh, Hermes’ chief…

Lagos, Portugal Ranks on Bucket List for Businesspeople

This is certainly good news for Portugal, as Business Insider has written a list of the 50 things that readers should do in Europe in their lifetime; and “lounge on the stunning beaches of Lagos, Portugal” has made the list. Business people around the world would be well-served looking at the list and enjoying the…

Malopolska Wins Prestigious Title as 2016 European Entrepreneurial Region

Malopolska in Poland has won the prestigious title of 2016 European Entrepreneurial Region and is the first area in Poland to receive this title. Malopolska has been developing small and medium sized companies and business incubator programs. More than 60 companies have been started by young entrepreneurs in the Krakow Technology Park. Malopolska has become…

Eastern European News

Lithuania Propels into Fintech

Lithuania is fast gaining a reputation for being the most accelerated Fintech hub in all of Europe. It features year-on-year 40% growth in the area as well as a burgeoning talent base and quite unique regulatory route.  This has rendered it Europe’s largest e-money license issuer. As such, large names are flocking to the area…

Business in Europe: Best Countries Report

Yesterday the European Chamber (EUCHAM) put out a report of “rank[ing] and analyz[ing] all 46 European countries according to their economic environment.” In brief, it was found that the list toppers were those from the Nordic regions (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden).  Next on the list was the UK.  While in general the FSU countries…