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AMLD6 – EU unveils tougher anti-money laundering rules: key highlights

AMLD6 is set to address the organisation of the institutional AML/CFT framework at national level. The new directive transfers the rules applying to the private sector from AMLD6 t…

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Ogier strengthens Luxembourg banking and finance team

Real estate and private equity specialist Delphine Gomes has joined Ogier's Banking and Finance team in Luxembourg as counsel, bringing more than a decade of experience in cross-bo…

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Latest developments in Luxembourg’s CSRD implementation proc…

Luxembourg’s Parliament recently amended the bill of law implementing the C…

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04/11/24
New EU proposal to simplify Pillar 2 filing obligations for …

On 28 October 2024, the EU Commission published a proposal to amend the dir…

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Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.

It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Luxembourg and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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UCITS V

The UCITS V Remuneration Guidelines(1), which were published on 31 March 2016, clarify the remuneration policy requirements under the UCITS Direc…

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Entry into force of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse and its main changes for issuers and perso…

On 3 July 2016 the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (the “MAR”)  has en…

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Brexit: UCITS and AIFM Directives

On June 23rd 2016, the people of the United Kingdom (“UK”) expressed their will to have the UK leave (“Brexit”) the European Union (“EU”) pursuant to …

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The majority of Luxembourg Part II UCIs to remain within the AIFMD depositary regime

A significant number of so-called Part II UCIs will remain within the scope of the AIFMD depositary regime. A legislative amendment to this effect was…

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ESMA and CSSF Updates on AIFMD

On 3 June 2016, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published an updated version of its Questions and Answers (the “Q&As”) (Ref…

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Company Law: Bill Of Law 5730 Adopted

Luxembourg parliament adopted on 13 July Bill of Law 5730 modernising the law on commercial companies of 10 August 1915 and amending in…

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New Rules Amending the Fourth AML Directive

The European Commission adopted a proposal to further strengthen European rules against money laundering and terrorist financing on July 5th 2016.

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The Simplified S.À R.L.: A New Tool To Support The Booming Luxembourg Startup Industry

Luxembourg once again strengthens its position as a leading European hub for startups and innovation with the adoption on 13 July 2016 of the bill of …

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Trade And Companies Register Reform

The legal publications regime concerning companies and associations in Luxembourg has been amended by the Law of 27 May 2016, published on 30 May…

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BREXIT - why are British funds and companies reallocating to Luxembourg ?

Recently, the whole world has witnessed a historic change. BREXIT is about to bring a new set up of the financial world. It's impact is spreading…

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Be Ready For The New Luxembourg Company Law

On July 13, 2016 – after almost 10 years of steady maturation – the Luxembourg parliament adopted the bill of law 5730 modernising and amending the la…

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AIFMD

On 14 July 2016, Luxembourg Parliament voted on a new law ("RAIF Law"), introducing a new type of Luxembourg investment vehicle named the Reserved Alt…

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ESMA issues 2nd advice on third country AIFMD passport

Following its initial advice in June 2015, yesterday the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its second advice as to the applic…

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The RAIF (Reserved Alternative Investment Fund)

On 14 July 2016 the Luxembourg parliament voted the awaited new alternative investment fund, the RAIF. This innovative vehicle is aimed to impro…

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Modernisation of the Luxembourg law dated 10 August 1915 on commercial companies

The law on the modernisation of the Luxembourg law dated 10 August 1915 on commercial companies, as amended (bill n°5730), has been adopted on 13 July…

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Creation of the "RAIF" or "Reserved Alternative Investment Fund"

The Bill n°6929 on reserved alternative investment funds was adopted yesterday by the Luxembourg Parliament and shall come into force three (3) days a…

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The Luxembourg reserved alternative investment funds (RAIF) enter the market

The law on reserved alternative investment funds (RAIF) adopted by the Luxembourg parliament on 14 July 2016, will enter into force in the coming days…

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Reserved alternative investment funds (RAIF)

An (r)evolution in Luxembourg’s alternative investment fund industry is afoot with the passing today by the Luxembourg Parliament of the new law on re…

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RAIF

On 14th July 2016 the updated version of the draft law relating to Reserved Alternative Investment Funds (“RAIFs”) has been voted by the Luxembou…

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Reform of audit profession

On 14 July 2016, the Luxembourg Parliament adopted a bill to implement (i) Directive 2014/56/EU on statutory audits (audits of annual accounts or cons…

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