Spuerkeess - Your bridge to life

In this short extract from the "Evergreens by Spuerkeess" podcast, we talk to Nicolas Griedlich, Partner at Deloitte Luxembourg in charge of artificial intelligence and data management, to explore the aims of artificial intelligence in business. He shares his views on the rapid evolution of generative AI, and the challenges associated with digital sovereignty, data quality and employee training. Learn about his analysis of emerging trends, such as agentic AI, and his call for a strategic, responsible and European adoption of this technology.

Ah, great journeys through unknown lands! Many people undertake them, and even more dream of them. Sophie knows that the taste for adventure is not necessarily a question of age. Since her aunt, although no longer in the springtime of her life, demonstrates this to her every day as she travels the world. But beware: “adventurous” doesn't mean “incautious”! That's why Sophie has a good tip for her relative...

In this short extract from the "Evergreens by Spuerkeess" podcast, Rachid M'haouach, Chief Data Officer and Head of Business Unit Data Management at Spuerkeess, shares his experience of integrating generative artificial intelligence across the Bank. He considers the enthusiasm of the employees, the structuring of a pragmatic approach based on use cases and the challenges associated with infrastructure, regulation and acculturation. Find out how Spuerkeess is building a sustainable AI strategy, centred on people and aligned with European challenges.

Sustainability has long been more than just an ecological buzzword - it affects entire agricultural enterprises, from economic stability to social aspects and daily work processes. With the "SMART-Farm Tool", the Institut fir Biologesch Landwirtschaft an Agrarökologie Luxemburg (IBLA) offers farmers the opportunity to take a close look at their farm and optimise it for the future. We spoke to Evelyne Stoll, Project Manager at IBLA, about the latest project, which was launched with the help of the Fondation pour le Climat under the auspices of the Fondation de Luxembourg and thanks to Spuerkeess.

EU Regulation 2024/886 will enter into force on 9 October 2025, disrupting some well-established practices in the world of payments. This regulation aims, among other things, to further secure SEPA euro transfers with the implementation of the “Verification of Payee” scheme (VoP, often also referred to as “name check”). What is important about this change? And what can we do to ensure its success? We spoke to Claude Wurth, Head of Business Unit Account- Based Payments to find out more.

The influx of migrants shows no signs of slowing, which is why Spuerkeess is there to welcome and support all these new arrivals. In this article, discover what has been put in place for you as expats and why Spuerkeess is the right bank for you.

With access to finance still a major challenge for many SMEs in Europe, the InvestEU programme offers a concrete solution. Supported by the European Union and delivered locally by partner institutions, this guarantee mechanism enables high-impact projects to receive support. Jean-Luc Bermes, SME and Real Estate Development Team Manager, sheds light on the role played by Spuerkeess in this programme.

Many people who have recently bought a property or are considering doing so, often feel overwhelmed by the question of how much a sustainable renovation costs and whether it is affordable. Spuerkeess now offers the necessary support with a team of trained experts, the “Energy Coaches”. In this interview, Michel Marx, Team Manager Retail Banking at Spuerkeess, gives us an initial insight into the new customer service and reveals how you can get closer to your dream of a sustainable home with complete peace of mind.

The real estate market in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has been through a turbulent period since 2022. Under the effect of economic uncertainties, rising interest rates, slowing construction projects and price adjustments, the usual points of reference have been disrupted. However signs of a rebalancing following the storm are emerging. Andrea Maramotti, CEO of Immotop.lu, gives us his analysis.

In this extract from the “Evergreens by Spuerkeess” podcast, we share the views of Michel Wursteisen, QSHE, Security & Compliance Manager at Wallenborn Transports S.A., on the importance of sustainability and guiding businesses towards a successful energy transition. Discover his advice on how to apply it effectively as well as strategies for building a sustainable and resilient business.

In this extract from the "Evergreens by Spuerkeess" podcast, we share the views of Anne-Marie Loesch, Head of Sustainability & Business Development at the House of Sustainability, on the importance of sustainability and guiding businesses towards a successful energy transition. Discover her advice on how to apply it effectively and strategies for building a sustainable and resilient business.

"It’s a fact that most of our customers open a savings account for their children at birth. And being a young father myself, I perfectly understand that this is very convenient to do so, in order to permit family and friends to easily put some money on it at any occasion. The first months with a baby are indeed not the best ones to think about finance. However, let me explain why they are actually the right ones to choose an alternative, smarter way of saving money."