Spain was the fifth largest recipient of financial services foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2024 in Europe, according to EY's latest financial services attractiveness survey. FDI actually grew by 29% with regard to total new projects and existing projects expanded from 17 in 2023 to 24 in 2024. The attraction of new projects contributed to Spain's fifth place in the ranking. Our country did therefore attract 21 new FDI projects in financial services in 2024, compared to 14 in...

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With President Trump’s 90-day tariff pause ending this week, many governments (particularly in Asia) continue the struggle to secure new trade deals with Washington. Only deals with the UK, Vietnam, and a limited agreement with China have been announced to date. Japan faces steep auto and metals tariffs, with talks stalled, and South Korea was hoping for a new FTA but sees little chance of that happening before the deadline. India’s talks have stalled over agriculture, and Southeast Asian countries...

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Quantum Europe Strategy: the EU’s bold plan for the upcoming tech revolution On Wednesday, 2 July, the European Commission unveiled its ambitious Quantum Europe Strategy, a landmark plan to position the continent as a global leader in the revolutionary field of quantum technologies by 2030. The strategy seeks to harness Europe’s scientific prowess and transform it into industrial and economic strength, ensuring the EU remains sovereign and competitive in a sector poised to reshape the world, from healthcare and cybersecurity to...

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IESE Business School has once again been ranked among the top three business schools in the world for Open-enrollment Executive Education Programs by the Financial Times in 2025—marking the fourth consecutive year the school earns this distinction. The ranking highlights IESE’s international reach, outstanding participant satisfaction (9.96/10), and the strong global network that participants gain access to. IESE’s global strengths stem from a robust international faculty, a powerful alumni and executive network, and a unique general management approach that supports...

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This article appeared in the GGIGlobal Alliance FYI Trust & Estate Planning News, No. 15, June 2025. By Diane K. Roskies Global mobility presents unique challenges in estate planning, where even minor oversights can have far-reaching consequences – sparking disputes, incurring penalties, and leading to financial losses across jurisdictions. From misaligned wills and inadequate liquidity planning to overlooked compliance requirements, these pitfalls are often avoidable with careful planning. Blunder No. 1: Two wills that revoke each other  For US citizens and permanent residents with...

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Military defence of the European continent has become one of the key political fields of the Von der Leyen Commission. In March 2025, the European Commission ("Commission") underscored in its “White paper for European defence – Readiness 2030” the enormous security risks it sees Europe as being faced by. It pointed out that alongside increased and better coordinated armament activities by the EU Member States, above all a stronger and more resilient European defence industry is central for strengthening defence....

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European Commission launches Space Law to boost competitiveness and space safety On Wednesday, (25 June), the European Commission unveiled a historic legislative proposal, the EU Space Act, aimed at creating a single, harmonised market for space activities across the Union. The ambitious plan seeks to bolster the competitiveness of Europe’s burgeoning space sector, enhance the safety of operations in an increasingly crowded orbital environment, and ensure the long-term sustainability of space exploration. The proposal comes at a critical juncture, as the global space...

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U.S. trade policy remains in a state of flux as President Trump continues on the tariff trail, keeping businesses and global partners guessing. On Friday, Trump broke off trade talks with Canada over its digital tax. He indicated new tariffs on Canadian goods will be announced in the next seven days. And earlier in the week, a White House Spokesperson said the President will be flexible when it comes to the July 9 deadline for the pause to end many...

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I would like to start this newsletter with a timely article on the need for change in relation to taxation. The article is titled “The big tax reckoning is coming for Canada” and, although it is focused on Canada, the same issues prevail in many jurisdictions around the world. The author (Kirk LaPointe) states: “As costs soar and demographics shift, governments can no longer dodge the truth: we either raise more revenue or cut deep. We live in a country...

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