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.
ELTIF – European Long-Term Investment Fund
learn more about the ELTIF regime for alternative investment funds
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.
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.
Arendt advises BlackFin Capital Partners, with the acquisition of Lemanik Asset Management S.A., a Luxembourg-based third-party investment fund manager overseeing €30bn in assets
Arendt & Medernach S.A. supported the European private equity firm BlackFin Capital Partners, which focuses on financial services investments in the successful acquisition of Lemanik Asset Management.
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.
CSSF launches second stage of its supervisory examinations and updates its supervisory priorities in sustainable finance
On 22 March 2024, the CSSF published two Communiqués on its supervisory actions in sustainable finance.
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
Sustainable Finance Series
A COMPILATION OF COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS, CUSTOMISED TRAINING SESSIONS, SPECIALISED WORKSHOPS AND COACHING SESSIONS.
Sustainable Finance Series
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.
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.
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.