European Union: Industry Updates & Analysis

The National Statistics Office published the Foreign Affiliates Statistics: 2024, revealing how foreign-controlled enterprises contribute significantly to Malta's non-financial business economy. Despite representing only 2.6% of business units, these enterprises generated 62% of total output and nearly doubled their gross investment in tangible assets. What do these statistics reveal about Malta's economic structure and the role of international business in the country's growth?

As we wrap up the third quarter of the year, we’re excited to share the latest edition of the CSB Group Quarterly Newsletter, featuring key highlights, insights, and updates from across our Group

Goldman Sachs projects AI-related investment will exceed $1 trillion in 2026, with infrastructure, software, and second-order beneficiaries presenting clear opportunities.

Germany is positioning itself to become Europe's dominant military power through an extensive defense modernization program that will run through 2039. With defense spending more than doubling since 2020 and investments spanning space, AI, drones, and long-range capabilities, Berlin's military ascendance creates both opportunities and tensions with traditional European defense leaders like France and Poland.

In this final episode of the 2026 World Retail Podcast series on Unlocking volume growth, Niamh Stone and Markus Schmid from AlixPartners interview Torsten Toeller, founder of Fressnapf, Europe's leading pet retail brand.

Modern advisory services are evolving beyond traditional spreadsheets and static reports as organisations seek faster, more effective ways to analyse performance and make informed decisions. Interactive dashboards and business intelligence tools are transforming how advisers present complex financial and operational data, enabling stakeholders to explore information dynamically and identify trends with greater efficiency. Discover how data visualisation is becoming an integral component of advisory engageme

As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly accessible for portfolio management and investment advice, a financial adviser examines a real client case where AI-generated recommendations revealed critical gaps in personalisation, tax planning, and risk assessment. Can algorithms truly replace the human judgement, empathy, and accountability that underpin sound financial planning, or do they introduce hidden dangers that investors may not immediately recognise?

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The European Commission's Chips Act 2.0 proposes sweeping measures to strengthen Europe's semiconductor ecosystem through strategic project designations, regional excellence frameworks, and enhanced supply chain regulation.