Discussions regarding the proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2013/36/EU...

The European Commission has launched on 27 August a public consultation on State aid in the aviation sector. The consultation will run until 8 October 2024.

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (the LuxSE) has launched a new professional segment within its Euro MTF Market: the Euro MTF Specialist Securities Segment (the Euro MTF EM3S).

On 26 July 2024, the European Supervisory Authorities (the "ESAs") published an updated version of the consolidated questions and answers (the "Q&As") on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

The EU Pay Transparency Directive aims to operationalize equal pay through transparency duties and stronger enforcement mechanisms, with a transposition deadline of 7 June 2026. While most Member States remain in drafting phases and Luxembourg has yet to publish draft legislation, employers should begin preparing now by reviewing compensation structures, establishing objective pay criteria, and ensuring their systems can support future reporting obligations.

The corporate mandate (the "Mandate") implies the exercise of responsibilities and powers by the company director/manager in the interests of the company...

On 13 December 2024, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on its Guidelines on funds' names using ESG- or sustainability-related terms (the Guidelines).

On 8 March 2024, Regulation 2024/791 amending Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 (MiFIR) and Directive 2024/790 amending Directive 2014/65/EU...

The Cape Town Convention on international interests in mobile equipment (the "Convention") was adopted on 16 November 2001 and promotes the financing and acquisition of certain type of assets.

On 19 August 2022, the Commissariat aux Assurances (the "CAA") published a new Circular-Letter 22/16 (the "CL") on outsourcing of significant or critical operational activities...

In Luxembourg's private wealth arena, the drive toward simplification and clarity in legal services increasingly coexists with the need for tailored, sophisticated advice.

Following its adoption on 28 February 2024, the new Directive 2024/825 has now been published (the Directive). The adoption of the Directive aims...

On 30 October 2023, Directive (EU) 2023/2225 of 18 October 2023 on credit agreements for consumers (the "Directive") was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

On 23 September 2022, ESMA released an updated version of its Guidelines on certain aspects of the suitability requirements as provided for under Directive 2014/65 on Markets...

Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 2023 on markets in crypto-assets ("MICAR") will enter into application...

On 10 June 2022, a package of five laws were published to implement the European Union ("EU") directives which are part of the "Circular Economy" into Luxembourg law...

The transitional period under MiCAR for virtual asset service providers has ended, creating significant regulatory obligations for crypto-asset service providers and their customers. Luxembourg's CSSF has issued guidance on the implications for VASPs operating without proper authorization, third-country providers targeting EU clients, and the strict interpretation of reverse solicitation exemptions.

In the ever-evolving private funds landscape, the concept of listing is gaining increasing traction as a strategic move for fund managers.

On 24 January 2025, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the "CSSF") issued a press release (only in French)...

The growth of family offices in CEE reflects the global rise in family wealth, which is expected to continue. Across the region, their numbers have swelled. The factors behind this increase are varied.