Spuerkeess - Your bridge to life

On the occasion of Home Expo, we've brought together all the important information you need to get started on your housing project! From financing to ecological subsidies, you'll find everything you need to know about your future home. Happy reading!

In this short extract from the “Evergreens by Spuerkeess” podcast, David Schmit, Private Banking Advisor at Spuerkeess, shares his perspective on changes in customer portfolios, the impact of geopolitical and monetary tensions, and emerging investment trends. He discusses the challenges of diversification, the comeback of commodities, and the importance of keeping a cool head during periods of volatility. A pragmatic and forward-looking perspective.

Comfortably installed in his Paris studio, Sam feels privileged compared to his colleagues at the Sorbonne, where he has been accepted for his first year of law studies. Sam walks home from class because strolling through the alleys and lanes of Paris has become a source of inspiration. The support of his parents, financial aid and his state-guaranteed student loan mean that he can concentrate 100% on his studies. Find out more about his approach and the new digital solutions that make student life easier.

In this short extract from the "Evergreens by Spuerkeess" podcast, we talk to Francesco Ferrero, Head of Artificial Intelligence Research, Data Science, Software Development and Artificial Intelligence Strategy at LIST. He shares his views on the technological, ethical and strategic challenges posed by generative AI. Learn about his views on the importance of frugal, sovereign and responsible AI, and find out about the European initiatives that are shaping the future of this technology.

Jeff Schmitz made the move from banker to entrepreneur. He traded his tie for an apron, taking over the “Chalet au Gourmet”, well known on local fairgrounds, and a “Gromperekichelcher” production site that sells its wares around the country. A bold and inspiring career move and a genuine success story. We met Jeff at the “Mäertchen”, where he told us about his life change and his daily life as an entrepreneur. The business transfer was accompanied by Johny Basher, our expert in “Transfer of Business” team at Spuerkeess. Happy reading!

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.