ArticleWho Watches The Watchmen? Judicial Review Of An Accountancy Firm Performing A Public FunctionIn a groundbreaking decision, the English High Court confirmed that KPMG, a private body, was subject to judicial review when performing a public function, in the context of a UK Financial Services Authority review.IrelandFinance and BankingMatheson
ArticleLocal Legislator Published A Law To Designate CSSF And CAA As Competent Authorities For The Supervision Of Compliance With The Securities Financing Transactions Regulation.On 06 June 2018, the Luxembourgish legislator issued a new law to locally implement the European Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR).LuxembourgCorporate/Commercial LawKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleCircular 19/708 Concerning The Electronic Transmission Of DocumentsAs from 1 February 2019, the documents as listed in the annex of Circular 19/708 can only be transmitted to the CSSF by electronic means.LuxembourgFinance and BankingKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleCSSF's Work On Closet Index TrackingOn 28 July 2017, the CSSF published a press release relating to its work with regard to closet index tracking.LuxembourgFinance and BankingKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleCssf Circular 16/641 Updating CSSF Circular 15/629 On Supplementary Supervision Of Financial ConglomeratesThe Circular applies to credit institutions, investment firms, asset managers and alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs). LuxembourgFinance and BankingKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleCSSF Communicates On The Results Of The EMIR QuestionnaireOn the 14th of October, 2019, the CSSF published its press release 19/49 presenting the results of the EMIR IFM questionnaire sent in August 2018...LuxembourgFinance and BankingKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleCSSF Issues Press Release On The New EMIR Refit ("Refit") Regime With Respect To The Publication Of ESMAOn the 8 April 2019, the CSSF issued Press Release 19/16 addressing financial and non-financial counterparties established in Luxembourg with respect to their clearing obligations.LuxembourgFinance and BankingKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleCSSF Publishes New Mandatory EMIR Questionnaire For Investment Fund ManagerAugust 2018 has seen the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) publishing a new questionnaire regarding compliance with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).LuxembourgFinance and BankingKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleCSSF Updates Frequently Asked Questions On UCITS And AIFMsOn 2 September 2019, the CSSF ("regulator") published undated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) concerning the Undertakings for Collective Investment and the Alternative Investment Fund Managers.LuxembourgFinance and BankingKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleLuxembourg Draft Bill Of Law 7199 Implementing PRIIPsOn 25 October 2017, the Draft Bill of Law implementing the Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 on key information documents on packaged retail and insurance-based investment products ... LuxembourgFinance and BankingKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleTransitioning To IFRS 9: Reporting On FundsIFRS 9 is here! Applicable since 1 January 2018, the new reporting standard seeks to ensure the solvency health of banks.LuxembourgFinance and BankingKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleLuxembourg Draft Law In Relation To BrexitOn 20 March 2019, a draft law was deposited with the Luxembourg Parliament. The draft law aims at ensuring the stability of the financial markets and preserving the interests of the investorsLuxembourgGovernment, Public SectorKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleLuxembourg VAT On Directors' FeesThe Luxembourg VAT treatment applicable to directors' fees has been the subject of numerous discussions and press articles for the last few weeks.LuxembourgTaxKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleComing Out Of Luxembourg: A Blockchain-Based Product For Asset ManagersSomewhere on every asset manager's wishlist has been a FinTech solution that fosters a more direct connection to their end-users. LuxembourgWealth ManagementKPMG Luxembourg
ArticleBusiness Assistance During The Coronavirus OutbreakIn order to help reduce the effect of the current instability brought about by COVID-19, the Maltese Government has announced measures to assist companies who are the most at risk during these challenging times.MaltaCoronavirus (COVID-19)KPMG Malta