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CSSF Press Release On CSRD Addressed To All Lux AIFMs
On 24 January 2025, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the "CSSF") issued a press release (only in French)...
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The Rise Of Family Office Investments In CEE
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.CMS Luxembourg - Article
Listing Act: Provisional Agreement Reached Between The EP And The Council
On 7 December 2022, the European Commission (EC) submitted a package of measures known as the "Listing Act" (the Act), aiming at making public markets...CMS Luxembourg - Article
Capital Markets | Strategic Outlook On 2024 Insights, Recent Developments And 2025 Horizons
Another year has passed, and we are pleased to present a meticulously crafted report from our Capital Markets experts. This concise document brings together the most significant legislative changes in 2024...CMS Luxembourg - Article
After Many Postponements, The Council Of The European Union Reached An Agreement On The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
As part of the European Green Deal, the European Commission proposed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CSDDD" or the "Directive") on 23 February 2022...CMS Luxembourg - Article
Newsflash | ESMA's Final Report On The Review Of The UCITS Eligible Assets Directive
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final report (the Report) providing detailed technical advice to the European Commission (the Commission)...CMS Luxembourg - Article
New Requirements In Governance Policy And Product Distribution Policy For Credit Institutions, Investment Firms, Insurance And Reinsurance Undertakings Regarding ESG
Two sets of EU regulations coming into force shortly impact investment firms and credit institutions subject to MiFID (the "Entities") and insurance companies...CMS Luxembourg - Article
Back To Basics | Unregulated Special Limited Partnership ("SCSp") In Luxembourg
This Back to Basics note follows our key concepts briefings, which intend to provide high-level insights regarding funds fundamentals, funds vehicles and operational considerations, available here.CMS Luxembourg - Article
The CSSF Reports On Diversity Through Its Data Collection Exercise
In a press release dated 10 October 2023, the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier presented the current state of diversity within the management bodies ...CMS Luxembourg - Article
EBA Guidelines On The Role And Responsibilities Of The AML/CFT Compliance Officer
On 14 June 2022, the European Banking Authority ("EBA") released its guidelines on policies and procedures in relation to compliance management and the role and responsibilities of the anti-money laundering...CMS Luxembourg - Article
ESAs Provide Further Guidance On Application Of SFDR
In her speech given on 31 May 2022, Verena Ross – Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") – warned on the danger of greenwashing...CMS Luxembourg - Article
TMT Deals In CEE: Special Focus On Tech Companies
The TMT sector remains at the forefront of introducing new innovative technologies in CEE, sometimes earlier than their Western European counterparts.CMS Luxembourg - Article
ESMA Publication On Risks Related To Climate Shocks And Greenwashing Controversies
On 19 December, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published two "risk articles" regarding the impact of climate-related risks in the fund sector (1) and risks derived...CMS Luxembourg - Article
Digital Assets Unlocked | Tezos
Tezos is a blockchain platform specialised in smart contracts and secure, upgradable tokenisation solutions for businesses and developers.CMS Luxembourg - Article
DLT Pilot Regime: A Framework For DLT Market Infrastructures
On 2 June 2022, Regulation (EU) 2022/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a pilot regime for market infrastructures based on distributed ledger technology ("DLT")...CMS Luxembourg - Article
Newsflash | Omnibus Directive: What Are The Implications For Luxembourg Investment Fund Managers?
On February 26, 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) published its "Omnibus package", a set of proposals to simplify inter alia European Union (EU) rules on sustainability reporting and sustainability.CMS Luxembourg - Article
Securitisation Comparative Guide
Securitisation Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Luxembourg, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countriesCMS Luxembourg - Article
Manufacturing And Industrial M&A: Consolidation And Expansion
Strategic Growth and Market Expansion: Key M&A deals in Manufacturing highlight a focus on geographical expansion...CMS Luxembourg - Article
The European Commission Reports On The Open And Targeted Consultations On The SFDR Assessment
The Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR) applies since March 2021 with a view to providing transparency to investors about the sustainability risks associated with their investments...CMS Luxembourg - Article
The EU Commission Publishes Final RTS On ELTIF 2.0
On 19 July 2024, the European Commission (EC) published final regulatory technical standards (the Final RTS) under the amended ELTIF Regulation...CMS Luxembourg