On June 9, 2016 the CSSF issued the latest update of its Frequently Asked Questions document on the Luxembourg law of July 12, 2013 implementing the AIFMD and the European Commission's Level 2 regulation on implementation of the directive, last revised on August 10, 2015.

The CSSF issued communications, respectively on 27 July and 6 September 2022, to the investment fund industry.

Luxembourg financial regulator CSSF has addressed issues raised by the introduction in January 2018 of the European Union's regulation on Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products and its requirement for such products to provide investors with a Key Information Document.

The European Securities and Markets Authority has approved co-operation arrangements between EU securities regulators, with responsibility for the supervision of alternative investment funds including hedge funds, private equity and real estate funds, and 34 of their global counterparts.

At its meeting on November 27 the Luxembourg government formally approved draft legislation creating a new type of fund vehicle, the restricted alternative investment fund (fonds d'investissement alternatif reservé).

Following a decision of the European Court of Justice, access to the Luxembourg register of beneficial owners by the general public was suspended on 22 November 2022.

On July 17, 2024, the Luxembourg government introduced Bill No. 8414, a multifaceted tax reform initiative designed to bolster the country's global competitiveness.

ESMA says the Q&A documents aim to promote common supervisory approaches and practices in the practical application of the various UCITS directives and the AIFMD through responses to questions posed by industry members and regulators themselves.

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published final guidelines on remuneration of alternative investment fund managers, designed to prevent conflicts of interest arising that could lead to managers taking on excessive risk to the detriment of their investors.

The Luxembourg government adopted on February 15 a Grand-Ducal Regulation regarding the registration, fees and other charges relating to the forthcoming Register of Beneficial Owners, as well as on to the register's information.

On August 10, the CSSF issued the latest update of its Frequently Asked Questions document on the grand duchy's law of July 12, 2013 implementing the AIFMD...

The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued on March 26 technical advice regarding information that must be provided by national regulators on the functioning of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive as a precursor to the potential extension of the AIFMD passport to non-EU managers and funds after July next year.

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published – with a slight delay of six days beyond the July 22 deadline – its advice on extending access to the EU market under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive to non-EU alternative investment fund managers and funds.

Luxembourg's Direct Tax Administration has published a circular on February 12 clarifying issues relating to residency certificates for Luxembourg funds.

The Financial Sector Supervisory Authority (CSSF) has issued guidance on the rules governing investment in digital assets by Luxembourg funds, clarifying that alternative investment funds may invest in them, ...

Luxembourg’s Financial Sector Supervisory Authority has formally abolished the grand duchy’s promoter approval rules applicable to the establishment of investment funds as part of new rules on the authorisation and organisation of management companies.

The redesigned European Long-Term Investment Funds ("ELTIF") framework, commonly referred to as ‘ELTIF 2.0,' represents a significant step forward in the EU's efforts to facilitate long-term investments.

The Council of the European Union recently updated its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes on 20 February 2024, which saw the removal of the Bahamas, Belize, Seychelles, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

In the light of the exceptional circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic, on April 7 the Financial Sector Supervisory Authority (CSSF) issued an updated version of its frequently asked questions...

n the light of the exceptional circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic, on March 19 the European Securities and Markets Authority issued a public statement regarding application of Regulation (EU) 2015/2365...