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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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04/04/25
LuxSE unveils Euro MTF EM3S: unlocking new opportunities for…

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (the LuxSE) has launched a new professional s…

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12/02/25
The Luxembourg MiCAR law applies as from 10 February 2025

On 10 February 2025, the law of 6 February 2025 regarding notably digital f…

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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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Central administration, internal governance and risk management requirements: CSSF update

On 22 April 2022, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the “CSSF”) issued the Circular CSSF 22/807 updating the amended…

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Piercing the corporate veil of a Luxembourg limited liability company - Recent case law

On 3 April 2019, the Luxembourg court of appeal reiterated certain principles applicable for a claimant seeking to pierce the corporate veil of a Luxe…

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Reform of the right of establishment in Luxembourg: what to expect?

On April 8, 2022, the Minister of Middle Classes submitted draft bill n°7989 amending the law dated September 2, 2011 regulating access to t…

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Luxembourg financial regulator adopts new rules governing outsourcing arrangements

On 22 April 2022, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the "CSSF") published a set of documents on outsourcing arrangements …

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Luxembourg regulator announces new requirements on central administration, internal governance and risk manage…

On 22 April 2022, the CSSF released Circular CSSF 22/807 which updates the Circular CSSF 12/552 on central administration, internal governance and ris…

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Inactivity in accounts, safe-deposit boxes and insurance contracts: a new era will now begin!

Following a lengthy parliamentary process, the new law on inactive (bank) accounts, safe-deposit boxes and unclaimed insurance contracts (the “La…

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Revamped CSSF outsourcing guidance for the financial sector

On 22 April 2022, the Luxembourg financial regulator (the "CSSF") released Circular 22/806 on outsourcing arrangements (the "Circular"). By …

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Status of foreign direct investments (FDI) screening regulation in Luxembourg

As in Switzerland, the legislative process for the adoption of a regulation of foreign direct investments ("FDI") is underway, with the adoption of a …

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The European Commission’s proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence

On 23 February 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (the “Directive”).

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OECD released a public consultation document concerning a new global tax transparency framework

On 22 March 2022 the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) released a public consultation document concerning…

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Securitisation entities within the meaning of the EU Securitisation Regulation no longer exempt from the inter…

On 9 March 2022, a draft law was presented to Parliament in order to remove the exemption applicable to securitisation entities within the meaning of …

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The CSSF provides guidance on the liquidity management tools in the context of the Ukraine crisis

In recent weeks, investment fund managers have been faced with the question of how to deal with Russian and Belarussian assets in their managed funds.…

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Luxembourg law on inactive accounts, inactive safe-deposit boxes and unclaimed life-insurance contracts

On 1 April 2022, the new law of 30 March 2022 on inactive accounts, inactive safe-deposit boxes and unclaimed life-insurance contracts (the “Law”) was…

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Ukraine Crisis - CSSF FAQ on the application of LMTs by UCITS

On 31 March 2022, the CSSF provided guidance with respect to the challenges faced by investment funds holding Russian and Belarussian assets that have…

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The ESAs published a revised Supervisory Statement on the application of SFDR

Despite Level 1 of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) being applicable for over a year, the Level 2 requirements, set out in the dra…

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Paving the way for sustainable securitisation?

Over the last few years, the financial sector has steadily embraced the development of various sets of regulations related to sustainable economic act…

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Accès public des informations des bénéficiaires effectifs : l’avocat général valide !

Transposant l’article 30 de la directive (UE) 2015/849 du Parlement européen et du Conseil du 20 mai 2015 relative à la prévention de l’utilisation du…

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Securitisation entities within the meaning of the EU Securitisation Regulation no longer exempt from the inter…

Yesterday, a draft law was presented to Parliament in order to remove the exemption applicable to securitisation entities within the meaning of EU Reg…

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Amendments to Luxembourg Securitisation Law

On 9 February 2022, the Luxembourg Parliament (Chambre des Députés) adopted the draft law 7825 (the "New Law"), which amends the law of 22 March 2004 …

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Luxembourg Securitisation: Law new changes and new opportunities

Securitisation vehicles (SVs) in Luxembourg are governed by the Law of 22 March 2004, as amended.

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