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.
ESG – Environmental, social and governance
Learn more about ESG concerns and developments here.
Encouraging insurers to invest for the long term
The EU Parliament adopted legislative amendments to the EU’s prudential regime for insurance and reinsurance undertakings, also known as Solvency II, that may incentivise (re)insurers to invest more in long-term capital, including in ELTIFs and AIFs with a lower risk profile.
ELTIF – European Long-Term Investment Fund
learn more about the ELTIF regime for alternative investment funds
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.
AIFM Law
The directive seeks to ensure the establishment of robust risk and liquidity management systems while also enhancing transparency for investors.
Sustainable Finance Series
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.
Risk Management for AIF 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.
Sustainable Finance Series
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.
Cybersecurity & Information Protection
Learn more about the challenges of cybersecurity and how we can assist you
General Introduction to Investment Funds
A COMPILATION OF COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS, CUSTOMISED TRAINING SESSIONS, SPECIALISED WORKSHOPS AND COACHING SESSIONS
Risk Management for UCITS
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 advised Pictet for the launching of its new ELTIF product focused on co-investments in environmental theme
In particular, Arendt provided legal guidance in relation to the investment strategy, costs, distribution and lifecycle of this new product to be compliant with the ELTIF Regulation and the regulatory practice.
Regulatory certainty for the investment fund industry in view of the forthcoming end of the transitional period under Brexit
In view of the departure of the United Kingdom from the EU on 1 February 2020 and the forthcoming end of the transitional period on 31 December 2020, the CSSF stated its expectations and rendered some clarifications through a press release published on 7 December 2020.
PRIIPs Kid: A challenge when selling your investment products to non-professional investors
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.
General introduction to 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.
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.
ESAs’ Q&A on Sustainability-Related Disclosures
On 17 November 2022, the ESAs (ESMA, EIOPA, and EBA) published Questions and Answers (“Q&A”) on the SFDR Delegated Regulation (Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1288 (“RTS”)).
Arendt & Medernach advises Kroll in the sale of its Luxembourg Super Manco to Vistra
Arendt acted as lead counsel to Kroll, the leading independent global risk and financial advisory solutions firm, in the sale of Kroll (Luxembourg) Management Company, a leading Luxembourg “Super ManCo”, to Vistra Holdings.
AMLR: a new EU-wide level playing field through increased harmonisation
After years of negotiations, the EU Parliament has finally adopted the long-awaited EU regulation on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, which focuses mainly on customer due diligence aspects.