AML/CFT – Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
Money laundering and terrorism financing are threats that require constant vigilance. Pressure and regulatory scrutiny are intensifying at both national and international level, with professionals increasingly facing complex global AML/CFT rules, including those stemming from targeted financial sanctions. This has led to a significant rise in supervisory action and regulatory expectations, creating an almost zero-tolerance environment.
ESMA publishes its Final Report on Guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms
On 14 May 2024, ESMA released its final report on the guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms, which also include a minimum investment threshold and qualifying criteria for different categories of ESG- and sustainability-related terms.
ELTIF – European Long-Term Investment Fund
learn more about the ELTIF regime for alternative investment funds
AIFM Law
The directive seeks to ensure the establishment of robust risk and liquidity management systems while also enhancing transparency for investors.
RAIFs and other alternative fund structures in Luxembourg
Get essential knowledge of the key features of the different types of Luxembourg alternative investment fund, with a focus on the reserved alternative investment fund (RAIF) and the limited partnerships!
Arendt assisted Astorg as Luxembourg counsel on the structuring/closing of its Flagship Fund – Astorg VIII
Arendt advised Astorg as Luxembourg counsel in connection with the closing of its eighth fund, Astorg VIII, at €4.4 billion in capital commitments, exceeding its prior flagship fund, Astorg VII.
RAIFs and other alternative fund structures in Luxembourg
With increasing attention to governance and regulatory aspects, mastering the art of proper organization and meticulous documentation of AGMs /EGMs isn't just important—it's absolutely paramount. During this training session, you will experience different simulations and hands-on exercises practising the skills of organising, conducting and documenting AGMs / EGMs through engaging case studies and real-life scenarios.
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. The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) has now published guidance on how to treat this situation.
Risk assessment of fund distribution
With increasing attention to governance and regulatory aspects, mastering the art of proper organization and meticulous documentation of AGMs /EGMs isn't just important—it's absolutely paramount. During this training session, you will experience different simulations and hands-on exercises practising the skills of organising, conducting and documenting AGMs / EGMs through engaging case studies and real-life scenarios.
Webinar – Capital raising, marketing and funds financing in Luxembourg alternative investment funds – Opportunities for the Nordics
In partnership with RBC Investor & Treasury Services and Deloitte and following the impact of our webinar in June, this virtual event will focus on solutions to challenges regarding fund raising, marketing and financing of illiquid funds.
Arendt assisted Astorg as Luxembourg counsel on the structuring/closing of its Continuation Fund – Astorg Normec Fund
Arendt advised Astorg as Luxembourg counsel in connection with the closing of its Continuation Fund, Astorg Normec Fund, at €1.4 billion in capital commitments.
CSSF announces priority processing procedure for name changes and disclosure updates in light of adopted Guidelines on funds’ names
The CSSF has informed market participants of the publication of Circular CSSF 24/863, thus implementing the ESMA Guidelines on funds’ names into the Luxembourg regulatory framework. In that context, the CSSF has established a priority processing procedure for existing UCITS and AIFs that limit the updates to their issuing document/prospectus to amendments required in the context of the Guidelines.
VAT and Investment Funds
With increasing attention to governance and regulatory aspects, mastering the art of proper organization and meticulous documentation of AGMs /EGMs isn't just important—it's absolutely paramount. During this training session, you will experience different simulations and hands-on exercises practising the skills of organising, conducting and documenting AGMs / EGMs through engaging case studies and real-life scenarios.
Arendt for the first closing of MITO Tech Ventures!
Arendt has advised MITO Technology in the launch and successful first closing of the MITO Tech Ventures.
Pillar 2 – Application to the Investment Fund Industry
With increasing attention to governance and regulatory aspects, mastering the art of proper organization and meticulous documentation of AGMs /EGMs isn't just important—it's absolutely paramount. During this training session, you will experience different simulations and hands-on exercises practising the skills of organising, conducting and documenting AGMs / EGMs through engaging case studies and real-life scenarios.
Pillar 2 – Application to the Investment Fund Industry
With increasing attention to governance and regulatory aspects, mastering the art of proper organization and meticulous documentation of AGMs /EGMs isn't just important—it's absolutely paramount. During this training session, you will experience different simulations and hands-on exercises practising the skills of organising, conducting and documenting AGMs / EGMs through engaging case studies and real-life scenarios.
New CSSF Circular on NAV errors, non-compliance with investment rules and other errors concerning UCIs
On 29 March 2024, the CSSF published Circular CSSF 24/856 on the investor protection in case of a NAV calculation error, a non-compliance with investment rules and other errors at the level of a UCI Circular.
AIF structuring in Luxembourg: legal,regulatory & tax aspects
With increasing attention to governance and regulatory aspects, mastering the art of proper organization and meticulous documentation of AGMs /EGMs isn't just important—it's absolutely paramount. During this training session, you will experience different simulations and hands-on exercises practising the skills of organising, conducting and documenting AGMs / EGMs through engaging case studies and real-life scenarios.
Private Equity/Real Estate
A COMPILATION OF COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS, CUSTOMISED TRAINING SESSIONS, SPECIALISED WORKSHOPS AND COACHING SESSIONS.
Performance fees: the CSSF digitalises data collection
Investment fund managers must report to the CSSF on the performance fee models used by all Luxembourg UCITS and AIFs that they manage. For this purpose, the CSSF has launched a special eDesk module for performance fees.