The Collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
The United States is reeling from the largest bank failure since the financial crisis of 2008. The Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has collapsed, leaving many wondering how this could have …
Key aspects to the proposed bill “wetsvoorstel plan van aanpak witwassen”
Banks have a crucial role to play in preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. To achieve this, they are required to examine the transactions of their customers and report any …
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Digitalizing Smells: an Upcoming Trend in 2023?
The sense of smell is one of the most powerful and evocative of our senses. It has the ability to trigger memories, emotions, and even physical reactions. For centuries, humans …
Alaaf! Reflecting on the Dutch Carnival celebrations and other countries across the globe that celebrate carnival
As a traditional cry of the Dutch Carnival, “Alaaf!” evokes thoughts of the vibrant and festive celebrations that take place not only in the Netherlands, but also in many other …
Tax Submission in The Netherlands
The tax year in the Netherlands spans from January 1 to December 31, and taxpayers are required to submit their tax returns. Residents of the Netherlands are taxed on their …
Google Announces Chatbot to Compete with ChatGPT
Google has recently announced a new chatbot called “Bard”, which aims to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the artificial intelligence (AI) market. Chatbots are computer programs that are designed to …
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Windfall Taxes
A windfall tax is a tax on abnormal profits companies make from unexpected events, like the COVID-19 pandemic or the Russian invasion of Ukraine, rather than from their own decisions. …
ChatGPT shows Influential grip on Society
ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, has quickly risen to become one of the most influential AI models in recent years. As this chatbot gains societal interest, the …
2023: Here’s what you need to know regarding new rules and legislation in The Netherlands
As of 1 January 2023, a number of changes to Dutch employment law have been implemented, including an increase in the minimum wage by 10.15%, bringing it to EUR 1,934.40 …
John Deere Allows U.S. Farmers the Right to Repair
American tractor maker John Deere has agreed to provide U.S. customers with the right to repair. Owners of this well-known equipment are now able to fix their own equipment. Whereas …
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